>>I have developed two(2) multi-user applications in Visual Foxpro 5.0 for a client. The way are work are:
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>>To install, the user runs setup.exe from a network drive and the program installs itself on their hard drive. Then they can (in the program) setup the data path for their database retrieval, (usually a network drive) and away they go. These are nice programs with a moveable menu toolbar, reports, and other nice features. The clients is happy and gave me a 3rd application to work on. Can someone tell me what is a fair hourly rate with and without benefits.
>>thanks - rob
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>Depends where you are....
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>Benefits are generally not an issue. If you're a 1099 contractor, that's your responsibility. If they want to W-2 you, then that's a salary issue, different subject altogether.
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>In Boston, a contractor can get anywhere from $45 to $125/hr, depending on the complexity of the project and how well the contractor can support the project.
>Generally, if you're on your own, then $45 to $60 is the norm. If you can provide a team of programmers and promise decent response to tech support calls, then you're talking in the $75 to $110 range. Also keep in mind that as a contractor, you only charge for the time you actually spend working. Lunch, other breaks, phone calls to other clients, personal phone calls are on your dime.
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>I would assume that San Antonio would be about 15 to 25% less. But I'm guessing. Boston is one of the more expensive places.
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>HTH

Hi Matt - that helps a lot and thanks for answering...rob