Solidworks and PIC programming

[jim-142]

All,

I have decided to try the consultant role full time.  If anyone needs any PIC programming done or Solidworks Drawings / Models done, let me know.   I have checked around at several places and found the hourly rates to vary between $30.00
and $100.00+.  I have decided to set my hourly rate to $25.00 as I am an unknown player in the consulting field.  So to
get a foothold in the market, I'll start low.  

So, if anyone has anything they need done, let me know and I'll give you a quote on the time necessary to finish the job.


Regards,   Jim
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[Tony Vandiver-2]

Hi Jim,

    Which PICs, which compilers, and what kind of programming?  What
kind of programmers/debuggers do you have?  Where are you located?  Do
you have experience with FAT?  Bootstrap?  USB? Graphics Library?  
Zigbee?  If possible, please send me a resume off-list.

Thanks,

Tony


jim wrote:

> All,
>
> I have decided to try the consultant role full time.  If anyone needs any PIC programming done or Solidworks Drawings / Models done, let me know.   I have checked around at several places and found the hourly rates to vary between $30.00
> and $100.00+.  I have decided to set my hourly rate to $25.00 as I am an unknown player in the consulting field.  So to
> get a foothold in the market, I'll start low.  
>
> So, if anyone has anything they need done, let me know and I'll give you a quote on the time necessary to finish the job.
>
>
> Regards,   Jim
>  

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[Vitaliy-2]

jim wrote:

> I have decided to try the consultant role full time.  If anyone needs any
> PIC programming done or Solidworks Drawings / Models done, let me know.
> I have checked around at several places and found the hourly rates to vary
> between $30.00
> and $100.00+.  I have decided to set my hourly rate to $25.00 as I am an
> unknown player in the consulting field.  So to
> get a foothold in the market, I'll start low.
>
> So, if anyone has anything they need done, let me know and I'll give you a
> quote on the time necessary to finish the job.

Jim, maybe you could post samples of your work on the Internets? A time/$
estimate would be a big plus.

Vitaliy

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[jim-142]

Tony,

Which PICs ... all 14 bit, some 16 bit.  I have been experimenting with the
32 bit PIC's lately too, but have not mastered then yet.

which compilers...I do most of my programming in assembly.  However, I do
know some 'C' and 'BASIC'.
And with the 32 bit PIC's, it seems that 'C' is the way to go.  I have to
work on them some more though.

What kind of programmers/debuggers do you have? ... I have an ICD1, and
ICD2, A Microchip programmer, and
 a programmer from BasicMicro.

Where are you located? ... Houston area

Do you have experience with FAT?  ... Not from a microcontroller standpoint

Bootstrap?  .. Again, no

USB?  ... some with the 16C765 parts

Graphics Library?  a little bit, but nothing extensive.

Zigbee? ... No, not really.

As far as a resume is concerned, I don't really have one.  I have done some
programming for my old employer
to facilitate some test fixtures and apparatus for test the products we
make.  I have also done a couple of contract
jobs.  One of those was a device to test for tumors to determine if
cancerous or benign, and to study the effects of
different therapies on those tumors.   It was for a doctor who works at a
foundation here in houston.  I possibly could
give you his name if you would want to talk to him.  But I have to get his
permission first.  I'll let you know this week
what he says.

I hope this answers your questions.  I'll talk to you soon.


Regards,   Jim



----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Vandiver" <tony@...>
To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@...>
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [AD]: Solidworks and PIC programming

> Hi Jim,
>
>    Which PICs, which compilers, and what kind of programming?  What
> kind of programmers/debuggers do you have?  Where are you located?  Do
> you have experience with FAT?  Bootstrap?  USB? Graphics Library?
> Zigbee?  If possible, please send me a resume off-list.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tony
>
>
> jim wrote:
>> All,
>>
>> I have decided to try the consultant role full time.  If anyone needs any
>> PIC programming done or Solidworks Drawings / Models done, let me know.
>> I have checked around at several places and found the hourly rates to
>> vary between $30.00
>> and $100.00+.  I have decided to set my hourly rate to $25.00 as I am an
>> unknown player in the consulting field.  So to
>> get a foothold in the market, I'll start low.
>>
>> So, if anyone has anything they need done, let me know and I'll give you
>> a quote on the time necessary to finish the job.
>>
>>
>> Regards,   Jim
>>
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[Michael Algernon]

do you have an example of a Solidworks drawing you have done ?
MA

On Mar 15, 2009, at 5:49 PM, jim wrote:

All,

I have decided to try the consultant role full time.  If anyone needs  
any PIC programming done or Solidworks Drawings / Models done, let me  
know.   I have checked around at several places and found the hourly  
rates to vary between $30.00
and $100.00+.  I have decided to set my hourly rate to $25.00 as I am  
an unknown player in the consulting field.  So to
get a foothold in the market, I'll start low.

So, if anyone has anything they need done, let me know and I'll give  
you a quote on the time necessary to finish the job.


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[Michael Algernon]

Do you have a resume URL ?   The stuff below should be on it.
I will help you set one up if you don't have one.  ( no charge )
MA

On Mar 15, 2009, at 7:08 PM, jim wrote:

Tony,

Which PICs ... all 14 bit, some 16 bit.  I have been experimenting  
with the
32 bit PIC's lately too, but have not mastered then yet.

which compilers...I do most of my programming in assembly.  However, I  
do
know some 'C' and 'BASIC'.
And with the 32 bit PIC's, it seems that 'C' is the way to go.  I have  
to
work on them some more though.

What kind of programmers/debuggers do you have? ... I have an ICD1, and
ICD2, A Microchip programmer, and
a programmer from BasicMicro.

Where are you located? ... Houston area

Do you have experience with FAT?  ... Not from a microcontroller  
standpoint

Bootstrap?  .. Again, no

USB?  ... some with the 16C765 parts

Graphics Library?  a little bit, but nothing extensive.

Zigbee? ... No, not really.

As far as a resume is concerned, I don't really have one.  I have done  
some
programming for my old employer
to facilitate some test fixtures and apparatus for test the products we
make.  I have also done a couple of contract
jobs.  One of those was a device to test for tumors to determine if
cancerous or benign, and to study the effects of
different therapies on those tumors.   It was for a doctor who works  
at a
foundation here in houston.  I possibly could
give you his name if you would want to talk to him.  But I have to get  
his
permission first.  I'll let you know this week
what he says.

I hope this answers your questions.  I'll talk to you soon.


Regards,   Jim



----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Vandiver" <tony@...>
To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@...>
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [AD]: Solidworks and PIC programming

> Hi Jim,
>
>   Which PICs, which compilers, and what kind of programming?  What
> kind of programmers/debuggers do you have?  Where are you located?  Do
> you have experience with FAT?  Bootstrap?  USB? Graphics Library?
> Zigbee?  If possible, please send me a resume off-list.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tony
>
>
> jim wrote:
>> All,
>>
>> I have decided to try the consultant role full time.  If anyone  
>> needs any
>> PIC programming done or Solidworks Drawings / Models done, let me  
>> know.
>> I have checked around at several places and found the hourly rates to
>> vary between $30.00
>> and $100.00+.  I have decided to set my hourly rate to $25.00 as I  
>> am an
>> unknown player in the consulting field.  So to
>> get a foothold in the market, I'll start low.
>>
>> So, if anyone has anything they need done, let me know and I'll  
>> give you
>> a quote on the time necessary to finish the job.
>>
>>
>> Regards,   Jim
>>
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[jim-142]

Michael,

No I don't have a resume URL.  I do have my website URL though.  I have s
short description of the Tumor Analyzer on there.  The URL is www.jpes.com.
Check it out and let me know if there is anything on there you can use.  If
not, I could add a resume page to the site if that would work.


Thanks and Regards, Jim



----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Algernon" <pic@...>
To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@...>
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: [AD]: Solidworks and PIC programming

> Do you have a resume URL ?   The stuff below should be on it.
> I will help you set one up if you don't have one.  ( no charge )
> MA
>
> On Mar 15, 2009, at 7:08 PM, jim wrote:
>
> Tony,
>
> Which PICs ... all 14 bit, some 16 bit.  I have been experimenting
> with the
> 32 bit PIC's lately too, but have not mastered then yet.
>
> which compilers...I do most of my programming in assembly.  However, I
> do
> know some 'C' and 'BASIC'.
> And with the 32 bit PIC's, it seems that 'C' is the way to go.  I have
> to
> work on them some more though.
>
> What kind of programmers/debuggers do you have? ... I have an ICD1, and
> ICD2, A Microchip programmer, and
> a programmer from BasicMicro.
>
> Where are you located? ... Houston area
>
> Do you have experience with FAT?  ... Not from a microcontroller
> standpoint
>
> Bootstrap?  .. Again, no
>
> USB?  ... some with the 16C765 parts
>
> Graphics Library?  a little bit, but nothing extensive.
>
> Zigbee? ... No, not really.
>
> As far as a resume is concerned, I don't really have one.  I have done
> some
> programming for my old employer
> to facilitate some test fixtures and apparatus for test the products we
> make.  I have also done a couple of contract
> jobs.  One of those was a device to test for tumors to determine if
> cancerous or benign, and to study the effects of
> different therapies on those tumors.   It was for a doctor who works
> at a
> foundation here in houston.  I possibly could
> give you his name if you would want to talk to him.  But I have to get
> his
> permission first.  I'll let you know this week
> what he says.
>
> I hope this answers your questions.  I'll talk to you soon.
>
>
> Regards,   Jim
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tony Vandiver" <tony@...>
> To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@...>
> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 7:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [AD]: Solidworks and PIC programming
>
>
>> Hi Jim,
>>
>>   Which PICs, which compilers, and what kind of programming?  What
>> kind of programmers/debuggers do you have?  Where are you located?  Do
>> you have experience with FAT?  Bootstrap?  USB? Graphics Library?
>> Zigbee?  If possible, please send me a resume off-list.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Tony
>>
>>
>> jim wrote:
>>> All,
>>>
>>> I have decided to try the consultant role full time.  If anyone
>>> needs any
>>> PIC programming done or Solidworks Drawings / Models done, let me
>>> know.
>>> I have checked around at several places and found the hourly rates to
>>> vary between $30.00
>>> and $100.00+.  I have decided to set my hourly rate to $25.00 as I
>>> am an
>>> unknown player in the consulting field.  So to
>>> get a foothold in the market, I'll start low.
>>>
>>> So, if anyone has anything they need done, let me know and I'll
>>> give you
>>> a quote on the time necessary to finish the job.
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,   Jim
>>>
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[Vitaliy-2]

jim wrote:
> No I don't have a resume URL.  I do have my website URL though.  I have s
> short description of the Tumor Analyzer on there.  The URL is
> www.jpes.com.
> Check it out and let me know if there is anything on there you can use.
> If
> not, I could add a resume page to the site if that would work.

Jim, you're obviously a very intelligent and highly skilled engineer, but
IMHO you could do a better job selling yourself. Instead of spending your
time modeling kitchen cabinets in Solidworks, perhaps you should instead
work on your online resume and portfolio? Right now, it may very well be the
most productive use of your time.

Vitaliy

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[Olin Lathrop]

jim wrote:
> I have checked around at several places and found the hourly
> rates to vary between $30.00 and $100.00+.

For your reference, we currently charge from $90 to $125 per hour depending
on the exact task and who does it.

> I have decided to set my hourly rate to $25.00 as I am an unknown
> player in the consulting field.

Really bad idea, unless your expertise is truly only worth $25/hour, in
which case you shouldn't even think about consulting.

> So to get a foothold in the market, I'll start low.

It doesn't work that way.  Consulting is largely not price sensitive.
Customers will hire you for your expertise, and then only want to know your
price is not out of line.  The few unsophisticated customers that buy on
price are more trouble than they are worth.  In good times (and this is a
good time in this business despite the global economy), you simply walk away
from customers like that.

What you can get away with charging will be lower for someone starting out.
However, if you go too far below the reasonable rate you only cast doubts on
your ability and nobody will touch you.  Perceived quality is somewhat
proportional to price.

> So, if anyone has anything they need done, let me know and I'll give
> you a quote on the time necessary to finish the job.

While you might occasionally do a fixed price job, these have a lot of risk
and you need experience to set the price correctly.  Stay away from fixed
price jobs for starters.


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[Olin Lathrop]

jim wrote:
> As far as a resume is concerned, I don't really have one.

Then make one, duh!

Customers hire consultants based on expertise and experience.  You need to
write a resume and put it on line so that you can give out the URL when a
prospect asks.  Saying you don't have one is the Wrong Answer.


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[Jim-141]

A good start to a nice looking website,

My only comments would be to change the words "homebuilt" to "custom built"
it looks more professional.
I would also remove your email address, and replace it with a "contact us"
form - this will help reduce the spammers scraping your address from the
site.

Jim


On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:07:45 -0500, jim wrote

> Michael,
>
> No I don't have a resume URL.  I do have my website URL though.  I
> have s short description of the Tumor Analyzer on there.  The URL is
> www.jpes.com. Check it out and let me know if there is anything on
> there you can use.  If not, I could add a resume page to the site if
> that would work.
>
> Thanks and Regards, Jim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Algernon" <pic@...>
> To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@...>
> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [AD]: Solidworks and PIC programming
>
> > Do you have a resume URL ?   The stuff below should be on it.
> > I will help you set one up if you don't have one.  ( no charge )
> > MA
> >
> > On Mar 15, 2009, at 7:08 PM, jim wrote:
> >
> > Tony,
> >
> > Which PICs ... all 14 bit, some 16 bit.  I have been experimenting
> > with the
> > 32 bit PIC's lately too, but have not mastered then yet.
> >
> > which compilers...I do most of my programming in assembly.  However, I
> > do
> > know some 'C' and 'BASIC'.
> > And with the 32 bit PIC's, it seems that 'C' is the way to go.  I have
> > to
> > work on them some more though.
> >
> > What kind of programmers/debuggers do you have? ... I have an ICD1, and
> > ICD2, A Microchip programmer, and
> > a programmer from BasicMicro.
> >
> > Where are you located? ... Houston area
> >
> > Do you have experience with FAT?  ... Not from a microcontroller
> > standpoint
> >
> > Bootstrap?  .. Again, no
> >
> > USB?  ... some with the 16C765 parts
> >
> > Graphics Library?  a little bit, but nothing extensive.
> >
> > Zigbee? ... No, not really.
> >
> > As far as a resume is concerned, I don't really have one.  I have done
> > some
> > programming for my old employer
> > to facilitate some test fixtures and apparatus for test the products we
> > make.  I have also done a couple of contract
> > jobs.  One of those was a device to test for tumors to determine if
> > cancerous or benign, and to study the effects of
> > different therapies on those tumors.   It was for a doctor who works
> > at a
> > foundation here in houston.  I possibly could
> > give you his name if you would want to talk to him.  But I have to get
> > his
> > permission first.  I'll let you know this week
> > what he says.
> >
> > I hope this answers your questions.  I'll talk to you soon.
> >
> >
> > Regards,   Jim
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tony Vandiver" <tony@...>
> > To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@...>
> > Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 7:21 PM
> > Subject: Re: [AD]: Solidworks and PIC programming
> >
> >
> >> Hi Jim,
> >>
> >>   Which PICs, which compilers, and what kind of programming?  What
> >> kind of programmers/debuggers do you have?  Where are you located?  Do
> >> you have experience with FAT?  Bootstrap?  USB? Graphics Library?
> >> Zigbee?  If possible, please send me a resume off-list.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Tony
> >>
> >>
> >> jim wrote:
> >>> All,
> >>>
> >>> I have decided to try the consultant role full time.  If anyone
> >>> needs any
> >>> PIC programming done or Solidworks Drawings / Models done, let me
> >>> know.
> >>> I have checked around at several places and found the hourly rates to
> >>> vary between $30.00
> >>> and $100.00+.  I have decided to set my hourly rate to $25.00 as I
> >>> am an
> >>> unknown player in the consulting field.  So to
> >>> get a foothold in the market, I'll start low.
> >>>
> >>> So, if anyone has anything they need done, let me know and I'll
> >>> give you
> >>> a quote on the time necessary to finish the job.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Regards,   Jim
> >>>
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[John Day-5]

Yes, it is a god start!

One thing I noticed, I use Mozilla browser and the PICmicro webring
logo on the homepage covers some other text. It is also wider than
the column on the right hand side.

Good luck!

John


At 09:01 AM 3/16/2009, you wrote:

>A good start to a nice looking website,
>
>My only comments would be to change the words "homebuilt" to "custom built"
>it looks more professional.
>I would also remove your email address, and replace it with a "contact us"
>form - this will help reduce the spammers scraping your address from the
>site.
>
>Jim
>
>
>On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:07:45 -0500, jim wrote
> > Michael,
> >
> > No I don't have a resume URL.  I do have my website URL though.  I
> > have s short description of the Tumor Analyzer on there.  The URL is
> > www.jpes.com. Check it out and let me know if there is anything on
> > there you can use.  If not, I could add a resume page to the site if
> > that would work.
> >
> > Thanks and Regards, Jim
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Algernon" <pic@...>
> > To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@...>
> > Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:41 PM
> > Subject: Re: [AD]: Solidworks and PIC programming
> >
> > > Do you have a resume URL ?   The stuff below should be on it.
> > > I will help you set one up if you don't have one.  ( no charge )
> > > MA
> > >
> > > On Mar 15, 2009, at 7:08 PM, jim wrote:
> > >
> > > Tony,
> > >
> > > Which PICs ... all 14 bit, some 16 bit.  I have been experimenting
> > > with the
> > > 32 bit PIC's lately too, but have not mastered then yet.
> > >
> > > which compilers...I do most of my programming in assembly.  However, I
> > > do
> > > know some 'C' and 'BASIC'.
> > > And with the 32 bit PIC's, it seems that 'C' is the way to go.  I have
> > > to
> > > work on them some more though.
> > >
> > > What kind of programmers/debuggers do you have? ... I have an ICD1, and
> > > ICD2, A Microchip programmer, and
> > > a programmer from BasicMicro.
> > >
> > > Where are you located? ... Houston area
> > >
> > > Do you have experience with FAT?  ... Not from a microcontroller
> > > standpoint
> > >
> > > Bootstrap?  .. Again, no
> > >
> > > USB?  ... some with the 16C765 parts
> > >
> > > Graphics Library?  a little bit, but nothing extensive.
> > >
> > > Zigbee? ... No, not really.
> > >
> > > As far as a resume is concerned, I don't really have one.  I have done
> > > some
> > > programming for my old employer
> > > to facilitate some test fixtures and apparatus for test the products we
> > > make.  I have also done a couple of contract
> > > jobs.  One of those was a device to test for tumors to determine if
> > > cancerous or benign, and to study the effects of
> > > different therapies on those tumors.   It was for a doctor who works
> > > at a
> > > foundation here in houston.  I possibly could
> > > give you his name if you would want to talk to him.  But I have to get
> > > his
> > > permission first.  I'll let you know this week
> > > what he says.
> > >
> > > I hope this answers your questions.  I'll talk to you soon.
> > >
> > >
> > > Regards,   Jim
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tony Vandiver" <tony@...>
> > > To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@...>
> > > Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 7:21 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [AD]: Solidworks and PIC programming
> > >
> > >
> > >> Hi Jim,
> > >>
> > >>   Which PICs, which compilers, and what kind of programming?  What
> > >> kind of programmers/debuggers do you have?  Where are you located?  Do
> > >> you have experience with FAT?  Bootstrap?  USB? Graphics Library?
> > >> Zigbee?  If possible, please send me a resume off-list.
> > >>
> > >> Thanks,
> > >>
> > >> Tony
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> jim wrote:
> > >>> All,
> > >>>
> > >>> I have decided to try the consultant role full time.  If anyone
> > >>> needs any
> > >>> PIC programming done or Solidworks Drawings / Models done, let me
> > >>> know.
> > >>> I have checked around at several places and found the hourly rates to
> > >>> vary between $30.00
> > >>> and $100.00+.  I have decided to set my hourly rate to $25.00 as I
> > >>> am an
> > >>> unknown player in the consulting field.  So to
> > >>> get a foothold in the market, I'll start low.
> > >>>
> > >>> So, if anyone has anything they need done, let me know and I'll
> > >>> give you
> > >>> a quote on the time necessary to finish the job.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Regards,   Jim
> > >>>
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On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 6:34 AM, Olin Lathrop <olin_piclist@...> wrote:
>
> What you can get away with charging will be lower for someone starting out.
> However, if you go too far below the reasonable rate you only cast doubts on
> your ability and nobody will touch you.  Perceived quality is somewhat
> proportional to price.
>

True.

Jim, I recommend you read _The_Secrets_of_Consulting_ by Gerald
Weinberg.  It contains excellent advice.

Regards,
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[Carey Fisher - NCS]

From: "Olin Lathrop" <olin_piclist@...>

>Consulting is largely not price sensitive.
> Customers will hire you for your expertise, and then only want to know
> your
> price is not out of line.  The few unsophisticated customers that buy on
> price are more trouble than they are worth.  In good times (and this is a
> good time in this business despite the global economy), you simply walk
> away
> from customers like that.
>
> What you can get away with charging will be lower for someone starting
> out.
> However, if you go too far below the reasonable rate you only cast doubts
> on
> your ability and nobody will touch you.  Perceived quality is somewhat
> proportional to price.
>
> While you might occasionally do a fixed price job, these have a lot of
> risk
> and you need experience to set the price correctly.  Stay away from fixed
> price jobs for starters.

This is outstanding advice and should be in every consultants mental ROM.

Carey

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[Matt Pobursky-2]

In addition to the excellent advice given by Olin, you should also not book
so much work that you don't have time to look for new work. After your
current project is complete is too late. You always need new work in the
queue to avoid a "boom and bust" work cycle.

A couple years ago I quit doing most firmware development myself and freed
up a lot more time for project management and sales. Since then my business
has about tripled. I attribute that mostly to not being tied up at the end
of a project with software issues and having the time to spend finding new
business and networking.

I also farm out almost all my PCB design work too. I have an excellent
software engineer and PCB designer and they do those tasks much quicker and
better than I can. As a result, we get projects done faster and better than
we previously did. My customers are a lot happier and my income is larger
and a lot steadier.

Matt Pobursky
Maximum Performance Systems

On Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:44:50 -0400, Carey Fisher - NCS wrote:

> From: "Olin Lathrop" <olin_piclist@...>
>
>> Consulting is largely not price sensitive. Customers will hire you for
>> your expertise, and then only want to know your price is not out of
>> line.  The few unsophisticated customers that buy on price are more
>> trouble than they are worth.  In good times (and this is a good time in
>> this business despite the global economy), you simply walk away from
>> customers like that.
>>
>> What you can get away with charging will be lower for someone starting
>> out. However, if you go too far below the reasonable rate you only cast
>> doubts on your ability and nobody will touch you.  Perceived quality is
>> somewhat proportional to price.
>>
>> While you might occasionally do a fixed price job, these have a lot of
>> risk and you need experience to set the price correctly.  Stay away from
>> fixed price jobs for starters.
>>
>
> This is outstanding advice and should be in every consultants mental ROM.
>
> Carey

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[Vitaliy-2]

Jim Franklin wrote:
>A good start to a nice looking website,
>
> My only comments would be to change the words "homebuilt" to "custom
> built"
> it looks more professional.
> I would also remove your email address, and replace it with a "contact us"
> form - this will help reduce the spammers scraping your address from the
> site.

There are many other obvious blunders, for example the copyright year.
However instead of focusing on the small details, IMHO Jim needs to put
together two pages: one with his resume, and another one a portfolio page
showcasing the work he had done.

Vitaliy

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[jim-142]

All,

The feedback and critiques on my website are well received.  However, to be
fair, that website was not conceived or setup
to be a hawking place for my technical abilities.   It was originally setup
as a stop for PIC related items and info.  However,
a year or so ago, the system crashed and I had to rebuild it.  So I just
eloaded what I had.  That's one reason the dats are not current.

In the meantime, I will think about how I want to implement the ideas given,
and then work toward getting them integrated and up on the site.  Thay will
take sometime.  I'll get to it as time permits.

And just as an FYI, I am offering my consulting services as an interim
between jobs.  I want to stay current and proacticed, and I thought this
would be a good way to do so.    The same goes for my Solidworks offer.  If
no one wants to take advantage of some inexpensive services while I have the
time, that's their business.    I am just making an offer to help out those
in need at a very low rate to stay practiced.   I don't need the income
desperately right now, and I look to be reemployed soon.  This doesn't mean
that when I do get reemployed that I'll drop the jobs I've contracted.  I
will see them through to the finish.  However, when I get reemployed, I just
won't be taking any new consulting jobs.

I hope this clears the air as to why I am doing what I'm doing, why I am
making the suggested charges for the services, and why I don't already have
the items suggested set up on my website.

So, the the offers begin.   And don't stop the critiquing.  I will listen to
all suggestions and weigh them relative to what I want to do.


Thanks and Regards,   Jim






----- Original Message -----
From: "Vitaliy" <spam@...>
To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@...>
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: [AD]: Solidworks and PIC programming

> Jim Franklin wrote:
>>A good start to a nice looking website,
>>
>> My only comments would be to change the words "homebuilt" to "custom
>> built"
>> it looks more professional.
>> I would also remove your email address, and replace it with a "contact
>> us"
>> form - this will help reduce the spammers scraping your address from the
>> site.
>
> There are many other obvious blunders, for example the copyright year.
> However instead of focusing on the small details, IMHO Jim needs to put
> together two pages: one with his resume, and another one a portfolio page
> showcasing the work he had done.
>
> Vitaliy
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