><g> Not if it is working for you...
>Let me see if I can rephrase what I said
>earlier...
>
>Even if you are freelance or contract, add the
>image of corporate stability. If you were a
>company, looking for someone to write a specific
>app for you, or provide a custom solution, would
>you feel better contracting with
>
>Tom O'Hare
>Independent Programmer
>
>or with
>
>O'Hare Industries
>
>Or with
>
>T H Consulting
>
>I understand what you are saying with the
>independance statement, but maybe a prospective
>client may not. As the independant, it can be
>real tough to find new contracts. Try to
>eliminate as many excuses that prospective client
>may have.
>
>The prospective client is looking for the best for
>the least. They all are. To them, the best is
>not just the best app.
>They want..
>
>The best app
>Service
>Followup
>Stability
>Warrenty/Guarantee
>Future enhancements.
>
>You know you can supply all of that for them, but
>do they?
>Thats all I was attempting to convey earlier...

Stephen

So, how long were you with AT&T & what was your position? (s)

You seem to have 'some' experience (g).

Thanks! I am sure myself & others on the UT appreciate your comments.

To use canned phrases I guess what you basically saying is to give the customer that old 'warm & fuzzy feeeling'.

Tom