Okay so these fewer and fewer people have money these days. And frankly lets face it, money buys less and less anyway. Hence be afraid when the unions say lets get rid of inflation targeting. Honestly how much do they want to pay for a loaf of bread?
But I drift off the point here. Is it arcaic for me to think that perhaps we should consider offering services in exchange for goods, or other services? Before you say it, obviously this can't work at every instance, we still need to earn cash. But what if we offer a portion of our services in exchange for something else.
This idea was partially used by I think radiohead recently or long ago not sure. They put one of their albums on the internet and left it too people to pay what they thought would be fair value for it. From what I have been told, it worked fantastically for them. Sure some bastards would have said well I can't pay anything but I still want it and they too could download it (personally I hope their Ipod's explode). Actually I take that back, I would never punish an Ipod for someone actions! Again, I drift.
So having considered this, I thought I would give this a bash! I work as an architectural technician. With technology what it is these days, I can perform this job anywhere in South Africa, even though I am based in Port Elizabeth. So I have decided to be the guinea pig!
I will offer my services in this field to anyone out there in exchange for what they would deem fair value. For example. I have always been eyeing out an 13inch Macbook, new or second hand. So provided the job is big enough perhaps someone has one they are willing to part with in exchange for my services in the architectural field? Or perhaps you have an extension or new house plan that you need and you feel the price you have been quoted is way too high. Make me an offer for my services and provided I have the capacity, I will do the job!
Just please, no live animals, personal services, kids and or relatives!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Architectural Services
Okay so I have been thinking about this for some time now...why does no-one seem to run their architectural service on the internet..?
I tried to think of the excuses. From architects and technicians I hear that they need to have one on one contact with their clients. But come one think about. In the old days I know (I am still fond of them) deals were struck in the living room or on the golf course...but is that still so? Years ago I remember the advent of the conference call. Some time later video conferencing. Now there is facebook and a list of other internet based meeting places used by some many people.
The other argument is about getting a product to the client, you know the good old print to paper argument. To be honest, that argument is not even worth the time...universal file formats anyone...?PDF,DWF, PLT files. Whether you want the client to print the page himself, simply view it and comment, or give him the final product in a format he can have printed, it is all as easy as the click of a few mouse buttons. With the latest technology from a company like Autodesk, you can even upload the drawing to the internet as an HTML document and have a live chat with the client with both of you making notes on the actual drawing. All from the comfort of your own bed in the morning with your favourite biscuit and cup of coffee!
Can anyone say good idea.
Look, think about it, no more after hours appointments because your client works until 5 in the afternoon. For clients, no making sure you can get time off to go to the architects office for an appointment during office hours or making sure your house is tidy enough before the architect comes out to see you. No more ink and paper wastage. No more waiting...FULL stop.
The drawing file is simply emailed to and from the client. The whole process is managed electronically.
And the best of all! For all the clients out there! It's cheaper! Or at least it should be. Quicker work, easier to manage, less traveling and admin costs! All this equates to what should be a cheaper service!
Wanna try it...? Architects and clients alike. Drop us an email at archpestyle@in.com for a free quote, or more information.
I tried to think of the excuses. From architects and technicians I hear that they need to have one on one contact with their clients. But come one think about. In the old days I know (I am still fond of them) deals were struck in the living room or on the golf course...but is that still so? Years ago I remember the advent of the conference call. Some time later video conferencing. Now there is facebook and a list of other internet based meeting places used by some many people.
The other argument is about getting a product to the client, you know the good old print to paper argument. To be honest, that argument is not even worth the time...universal file formats anyone...?PDF,DWF, PLT files. Whether you want the client to print the page himself, simply view it and comment, or give him the final product in a format he can have printed, it is all as easy as the click of a few mouse buttons. With the latest technology from a company like Autodesk, you can even upload the drawing to the internet as an HTML document and have a live chat with the client with both of you making notes on the actual drawing. All from the comfort of your own bed in the morning with your favourite biscuit and cup of coffee!
Can anyone say good idea.
Look, think about it, no more after hours appointments because your client works until 5 in the afternoon. For clients, no making sure you can get time off to go to the architects office for an appointment during office hours or making sure your house is tidy enough before the architect comes out to see you. No more ink and paper wastage. No more waiting...FULL stop.
The drawing file is simply emailed to and from the client. The whole process is managed electronically.
And the best of all! For all the clients out there! It's cheaper! Or at least it should be. Quicker work, easier to manage, less traveling and admin costs! All this equates to what should be a cheaper service!
Wanna try it...? Architects and clients alike. Drop us an email at archpestyle@in.com for a free quote, or more information.
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