How much to charge for a project

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Nov 15th, 2001, 10:32 AM
Meanderthal

How much to charge for a project

Hi,
I asked a similar question here long ago but since then things
have changed. I wrote this program at work (I work in a hospital lab) that continuously keeps tracks of uncompleted tests. With
the system we use, it is a godsend. My boss said they have no plans
to sell or use the code and I can "consult" and provide other hospitals with the program independently. We are not in the
business of software so it's not a big deal. Anyway it's custom
programming that I can and will have to do individually. But I have NO IDEA what to charge for this thing! PLEASE give me a clue! These other hospitals also have NO IDEA what would be a fair price for it, if they do they certainly aren't telling me. I just need a ballpark range here. Please give me some feedback here!
Thanks!
Nov 17th, 2001, 04:58 PM

We need to have more information about the program first.
Nov 17th, 2001, 04:58 PM

ANd some screenshot will be nice.
Nov 18th, 2001, 01:03 PM
Skitchen8

charge as much as you think they will pay for it... if its something very important that can save a hospital tons of time/money than shoot high...
Nov 19th, 2001, 01:37 PM
Meanderthal

1 Attachment(s)

Patient / test screen

this is empty when I screenshot unfortunately
Nov 19th, 2001, 01:40 PM
Meanderthal

1 Attachment(s)

options
Nov 19th, 2001, 01:41 PM
Meanderthal

1 Attachment(s)

turn around time configurator
Nov 19th, 2001, 01:46 PM
Meanderthal

This program was hard to make because the software we use:
Does not support 3-dimensional arrays
Doesn't do database or SQL
Has no array-sorting functions
Nov 19th, 2001, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Has no array-sorting functions

Why?
Nov 19th, 2001, 10:01 PM

I think you have to put it more professional before try to sell that sorry :(
Nov 20th, 2001, 07:09 AM

Just a suggestion, I would make your options form an options dialog box that has different tabs on it:

General Folders Sounds Pictures Errors

This would help reduce the cluttered look and overwhelmingness (is that a word?) of it.
Nov 20th, 2001, 02:09 PM
brandono

Did you write up requirements for this application when it was handed to you? If not, why don't you write up a program specification for me. You will have to do it in the future any way.

As a general rule of thumb, charge between $35 - $50 per man hour that it took to develop the application and $75 per hour for any customation the client requires.
Nov 20th, 2001, 02:18 PM
Motoxpro

try rent-a-coder.com
Nov 20th, 2001, 03:36 PM
Meanderthal

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll probably ask for about $300 for it,
if they refuse I can always offer less.
Nov 20th, 2001, 04:58 PM

Just try to change the interface a little .