Mike, since May 1, I've added a 'trip charge' to my bill. I've had a few questions, and no one has complained. My charge is based on zip code..how far a particular client's zip code is from mine(one way), and I figured .xx X those miles(based on google maps) to reach my figures. If I'm servicing more than 1 client in that zip code on that day, both get charged the same amount. Someone in the same zip code as me still gets charged a minimal amount. If I turn the key of my truck to get to you, you're being charged. Mike, I feel like I've been a 'good guy' long enough..I did alot of research and some soul-searching to come to this conclusion: -When I last raised my rates(May '04), I was by far the 2nd most expensive tech in my area. -When I raised my rates, the price of a gallon of regular was 1.759. -I can't continue to hemorrhage cash into the truck..someone's gotta pay. So far this works for me. -Phil Bondi(Fl)
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