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marvsbbq · BBQ All Star Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 6186

In July I was booked for a "semi-truck show" to feed 200 people
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SoEzzy · Posted: Sep 12 2008 Post subject:

Make it a charitable donation and get a receipt signed etc, (all legal and above board).

Then write it off on your taxes!

You've probably already done your limit for the year, but this might give you a write off you can use for some of the equipment purchases that you did make, check with your accountant on the right moves to make.
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Kteedid63 · Posted: Sep 12 2008 Post subject:

I ask for a 50% up front non refundable fee. THat holds the date for you and if the person changes their mind or oopsies its on their dime. It doesnt help you with a nonpaying weekend but at least it covers your meat you bought.
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RubMyRibBBQ · Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 49

I cant believe you get $10.00 for a sandwich platter, and then you ask for gratuity, sounds like your kind of a shiester, if your getting that kind of money for a sandwich and chips, you do not need or deserve a gratuity.

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BBQMAN · Posted: Sep 12 2008 Post subject:

Ummmmm, good grief Marv!

SoEzzy has an awesome idea here! Very Happy

Dang Marv, you and I have been called everything but late to dinner on occasion.

But "Shiester" just doesn't come to mind at all! Rolling Eyes

I'm not sure what the prices are in Pueblo, but I'm constantly blown away by the cost of living on the West Coast.

And, as noted, that does drive prices..........................

Sorry to hear this about this one, particularly since it's the end of your season! Mad

If you like, I'll share some of the KY that's in the mail from my last big tipper client! Razz

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marvsbbq · BBQ All Star Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 6186

Yea
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BBQMAN · Posted: Sep 12 2008 Post subject:

Well there ya' go Marv cognrats ya' old shiester you!

I didn't get a new BlackBerry (but I have been given the green light to buy an pair of IPhones).

I did however get the HoseBerry Deluxe with my last tip! Cool

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Kteedid63 · Posted: Sep 12 2008 Post subject:

The client agreeded on a price. I dont know why anyone would do name calling cause he got a job at a good price, the custmer could have shopped around prior to agreeing on a price.
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Haaseman · Posted: Sep 12 2008 Post subject:

OT, that is the average cost of a expreso here in the Seattle area! Just trying to show that we are nuts up here! But we do have naked girls serving it! Laughing

oh crap I see what you mean I grabed the wrong quote. hey its 4am here sorry Embarassed

RodinBangkok · Posted: Sep 12 2008 Post subject:

To the original problem, buying stock without a deposit. This for me is a basic part of a catering contract. I would recommend you start insuring all your customers sign that basic contract, there are many posted everywhere, and not spend a dime till that deposit is in hand. Just good business. Till you have the funds, don't book the event or buy any supplies.
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RubMyRibBBQ · Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 49

Look, I am not trying to start a fight here, I am not bad mouthing Marv, the word is just what I would feel like if I charged that much, and then charged a gratuity. You asked I will tell, I get $6.50 for sandwich and 2 sides, and I make good money at that price so I feel good about it, and that is for a 50 person or less, If the people count goes up the price here actually goes down, for 350 that would cost around 5.50 with no gratuity. I feel that if you are going to get a gratuity, it should be there decision, not part of the bill. Sorry Marv for the word that I used there was no PUN intended.