No, I'm not better than you. (Welcome Back!!)

I'm in the business because I like solving problems and making money.

I don't take on projects where I'm not going to make at least 10k, so 2k up front is their commitment to me that they are serious and recognize the value of the solution they're asking me to provide to them.

It wasn't always like that. Back around 1980, I got burned a couple times and decided to weed out the cheapskates before I made a large investment in time.

>Agreed. It's an inexpensive lesson for anyone who intends to be in the consulting biz for any amount of time.
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>I must admit I don't ask for $2000 up front. You're a better man than I, Ghunga Dhun ;-)
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>>I never take on a contract for less than $2000 up front.
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>>I also, never take on a project unless I'm absolutely sure that I can do everything the customer wants.
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>>I would give the money back, and never make the same mistake again.
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