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Old 06-06-2006, 06:52 AM
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I have heard from several places that they do a 20% service charge on catering jobs. That way that covers all the little extras that are not built into the main price. I am wanting to get some input from the forum to see if that is a good idea or not. Thanks
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a friend that has a large catering business charges service charge...covers ins, workman's comp, etc. I'm put off by it.
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Ok, then how do I cover all of those expenses? That is what I am trying to figure out. We are making good money but it's all walking out the door for bills and such.
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