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> Charging
> any less not only disadvantages the individual contractor but reduces the
> "going rate" for other contractors. It also encourages employers to use
> contractors instead of regular personnel in an attempt to avoid incurring
> overhead costs. If employed for less than one week then contractors should
> charge travel time extra.
> Don't prejudice yourselves or the profession by charging too little.
> Remuneration for professional work should meet professional criteria.
Bravo and amen to that.
Cheers,
Ken d'Albenas
President, STC Alberta Chapter
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