Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 > I have a new client who is interested in some private labeling. She is > probably going to want a fair amount of work from me over time. > > I've never done this before and don't know what to charge her. This is all > on computer, easy, if time-consuming (and fun) for me to do. I don't know > yet if I'll be printing out things for her (probably will for labeling her > soaps,) or delivering on disk or email. Hi Miranda Your customer should own the design. You can create the design, but it should be sold to her. You can either charge by the hour or by the job. If you are charging by the job, you would probably want to allow for 2 revision sessions with the 3rd. the final product. Make sure she signs off on revisions before you start revising. The most difficult part is getting clarity and this is why you will need to have any revisions in writing, and signed. As for payment; I would want 1/3 to start, 1/3 after the first revision, and the balance on completion. This will work much better if you can do it in person. Pat. Peace, Joy, Serenity House of Scents tm. Body Oils, Fragrance Oils, Incense, Candles, Soap, Etc. pat@... www.houseofscents.com/ www.yourhealthandbody.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 >Your customer should own the design. You can create the design, but it >should be sold to her. You can either charge by the hour or by the job. Or better yet, a monthly retainer. I like that the best. Maurice ------------------------ Maurice O. Hevey Convergent Cosmetics, Inc. http://www.ConvergentCosmetics.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2001 Report Share Posted June 24, 2001 I would suggest charging an initial setup fee, then charge 30 cents a sheet, (containing however many labels) or something like that for each printing. for the initial fee, are you graphic designing too? is the client relying heavily on your expertise in marketing the product, so you are providing them with the benefit of a lot of your hard-earned expertise, or are they experienced in developing products and just want you to do the dirty work? how many hours it will take you? Get a feel for how much will your client go for in terms of initial outlay, then calculate back at whatever hourly rate you think your time is worth for this project (how much would you love to be making per hour? balanced with how much you are willing to " invest " to capture this client?). if the totals dont match up you have to adjust on either end - charge the client more, be aware that you are making more of an investment in it, or dont work as hard, haha hope this helps, Martha Gandley Oasis Wellness Inc http://www.oasis-massage.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2001 Report Share Posted June 25, 2001 Martha, Even for mass produced products the costs for a PSA label are often in the $0.10. each range. I know that when I print labels for my products just the label stock alone costs about $0.10 before printing and I do not have the advantage of economies of scale. This is using Avery label stock from Staples or Sam's Club. I figure on a cost plus basis for doing labels for my private label customers. The set up fee is usually a one time charge unless graphics or copy changes. Just my $0.02. Young KY Labs Innovators of Fine Personal Care Products www.kylabs.com Private Labeling Question I would suggest charging an initial setup fee, then charge 30 cents a sheet, (containing however many labels) or something like that for each printing. for the initial fee, are you graphic designing too? is the client relying heavily on your expertise in marketing the product, so you are providing them with the benefit of a lot of your hard-earned expertise, or are they experienced in developing products and just want you to do the dirty work? how many hours it will take you? Get a feel for how much will your client go for in terms of initial outlay, then calculate back at whatever hourly rate you think your time is worth for this project (how much would you love to be making per hour? balanced with how much you are willing to " invest " to capture this client?). if the totals dont match up you have to adjust on either end - charge the client more, be aware that you are making more of an investment in it, or dont work as hard, haha hope this helps, Martha Gandley Oasis Wellness Inc http://www.oasis-massage.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Post message: Cosmeticinfo Subscribe: Cosmeticinfo-subscribe Unsubscribe: Cosmeticinfo-unsubscribe List owner: Cosmeticinfo-owner URL to this page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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