Why project managers should approve time sheets
It's best-practice in survey companies for project managers to approve time sheets and equipment charges for their projects. Here are some tips.
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Surveyors should ignore market rates
It's poor practice to try and mirror the market. There is probably no reason to believe that surveyors in your area are making money.
Why survey rates are so low.
I set my rates somewhere near yours, you set your rates somewhere near mine, and both of us complain about the competition's rates being too low.
Surveyors don't make enough money! Revenue vs profit.
Surveyors often confuse revenue and profit and they are generally afraid to charge enough for their services. That is why few make money.
Surveyors do too much work!
If you have so much work you can't get it done as soon as your customers would like, you're not charging enough. What if you raised your rates?
Surveyors don't charge enough!
If your customers are not complaining, you're not charging enough. How to not feel bad about making a good profit.