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Sorry to get off topic, but this comment ties into a conversation I was
having tonight with another new solo contactor.

How many hours can one realistically bill in a week as a solo?  

Also, I've read the books, but prefer to see how others maximize their
billable time and minimize the administration/marketing time.  Any ideas?

Thank you.

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: consult400-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:consult400-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Booth Martin
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 3:28 PM
To: Consulting on the iSeries / AS400
Subject: Re: [Consult400] Senior Developer Available for Contracting

Well, yes, but that almost means you need to bill 35+ hours a week, and 
if you are in business for yourself that is nearly impossible.  Your own 
business needs 8 to 15 hours of your time just to stay open.  Add in a 
few more hours each week for personal growth time and you end up with no 
time left for family & beer.




Shannon ODonnell wrote:
> Yeah, it's low, I know, compared to what some folks charge, but my needs
are relatively modest and so I don't mind keeping it at $50 an hour. I'm not
out to make a fortune doing this, just a living. :-)
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: consult400-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:consult400-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Booth Martin
> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 1:37 PM
> To: Consulting on the iSeries / AS400
> Subject: Re: [Consult400] Senior Developer Available for Contracting
> 
> That rate seems awfully low for your skill set Shannon.
> 
> 
> Shannon ODonnell wrote:
>> List:
>>
>>  
>>
>> I would like to take this opportunity to announce my availability for
>> contracting/consulting work.
>>
>>  
>>
>> I am a recognized iSeries industry expert, have written/published over
300 AS/400 and iSeries "How-To" articles, I am the co-editor of the book,
"The Desktop Encyclopedia of Tips, Tricks and Programming Practices for
iSeries and AS/400" from MCPress, I am an IBM Certfied RPGIV Programmer, and
I am the author of the RPGIV Certification Test from ReviewNet.net. 
>>
>>  
>>
>> I am experienced with Java on iSeries, RPGIV/Java (JNI), MQ Series
>> interfacing with iSeries, Websphere Application Server, Tomcat
Application Server, HTTP, TCP/IP, RPG/CGI, VB, Sockets, COBOL, HTML, Java
Script, and a variety of other iSeries and related technologies.
>>
>>  
>>
>> In addition, I have iSeries/IT experience in all of the following
>> industries:
>>
>>  
>>
>> Manufacturing, Public Warehousing, Financial, Distribution, Trucking,
>> Government, iSeries Software Vendor and many other industries.
>>
>>  
>>
>> I am currently accepting iSeries programming opportunities which can be
>> performed remotely with limited on-site time required. 
>>
>>  
>>
>> My rate is a very reasonable $50/hr and no job is too big or too small
for me to consider.
>>
>>  
>>
>> Please give me a call at (618) 836-5515 or email to
>> sodonnell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx if you have any questions or would like to
> view my full resume.
>>
>>  
>>
>> In addition, you can view/read a couple hundred of my How-To articles and
>> videos at the following URL:  http://www.irish-studios.com/Articles.htm
>>
>>  
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>>  
>>
>> Shannon O'Donnell
>>
>> sodonnell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>> (618)836-5515
>>
>> (217)556-4221


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