I think thats where local companies fail , you look at a comapny name and want to make a big kill there and then
@alvin the three company that were shortlisted these were the quotes 200m, 170m 120m
Rad I agree ....but still dont see how quotes can vary from 2M & 200M
!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 1:15 PM, Rad! <conradakunga@gmail.com> wrote:
> That is probably precisely why Nokia abandoned working with local
> entrepreneurs. Why would they agree to be fleeced in the manner you are
> prescribing?
> Instead of trying to fleece them with the contract why not be creative.
> Offer an extended support contract and charge for that (that will offer more
> services). Give then an option to purchase with source code and charge for
> that. Be creative! Don't just add zeros when you see Nokia. Everyone
> (including Nokia) wants to be treated fairly and to get value for money
>
> On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 1:09 PM, [ Brainiac ] <arebacollins@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> In the defence of the kenyan entrepreneur, im i supposed to charge the
>> same to do software for imelda as i am for nokia? Honestly, isnt the
>> issue more about how much more than it is whether i should charge more
>> in the first place?
>>
>> On 1/29/10, Edwin Kaduki <ekaduki@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > The truth is many companies in Kenya have this idea of the big payday...
>> > so
>> > when they see a name like Nokia asking for a proposal, they charge
>> > accordingly. Njaa ni mingi.
>
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