From: "Elizabeth Crooks" <partythemesupplies@hotmail.com>
To: balloondeco@balloonhq.com
Subject: Pricing Help
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 17:25:38 -0600

Hello Everyone,

I am a new member to the qualatex network.  I have followed the formula in 
the book for pricing, but I am not used to idea of charging a percentage for 
profit of this magnitude. I myself am a frugal shopper. Also, alot of people 
think I am very high.

I was asked to bid on a job which included 50 balloon clusters w/ hi-float, 
25ft x 10ft airfilled arch, and 2 10ft columns in 3 colors.  My client 
wanted these to last 5 days.  I have to hire one or two people to help me 
with this job and I am afraid of bidding too high if I follow the qualatex 
guideline.

Also, I wonder, does everyone follow this same guideline or is every member 
competing against each other?

I am not asking for anyone to tell me what they charge, but is it possible 
to ask for direction in this decision making?

Thanks,
Elizabeth Crooks
Party Express