That's a great idea, Rita. There have been even more requests than you see here but we've had to delete some of them because e-mail addresses have been included in the posts, which we do not accept to protect our users from spam. Click here for a more detailed explanation of why we do not allow e-mail addresses in posts.

Pat, it is actually possible to post an attachment in the forums. For instructions on how to do it (as well as how to post your own free designs), see:

http://www.annthegran.com/cs/forums/p/200/380.aspx#380

The link above tells you how to post free designs in the General Discussion forum, but the instructions work the same for all forums. If you could post your Excel sheet here in this thread, Pat, I'm sure you'd have some instant fans!

Greg

Here is the spreadsheet. 

Notes:

• Save the document and make a copy to play with, it is always good to have a backup.
• Do not enter numbers into the blue font cells.  You will destroy the formula.
• My numbers are based on what I want to make in a month and how to achieve that goal.   I have two different numbers for that information, therefore, I have two columns.
• Lines 48 and 49 are examples of my pricing.  Line 48 is for just the sew out and Line 49 includes a purchased apron in the total.

I hope this is helpful.   I do have different costs for family/friends, charity work and commercial work (and another cost for unpleasant clients...LOL)

Best wishes to you and yours, Pat

Thanks so much for sharing this, Pat.  I've downloaded it to my zip file.  Won't have a chance to look at it tonight since it's already 11:00, but hope to have time to "play" with it tomorrow.  Thanks again.

 

Rita

I have had some comments on this spreadsheet and most are finding it to be interesting and helpful.

 One person did note on Line 28, the Markup Line, that if you entered "0" your results will end up being zero.  Obviously, anytime you multiply anything times "0" your answer will be zero.  In the event you are doing work for a family member, etc., you would not necessarily want to have a 'markup.' 

I am not sure how that might be fixed.  You just have to put something there for the formula to work.  If anyone can see a way to make this work, I am open to suggestions.   The spreadsheet was geared to determine a fair market value for your work and will work for a high percentage of your needs.

 Best wishes to you and yours, Pat

Pat

Your Spreedsheet sounds wonderful. I would like a copy if possible.

Thanks and God Bless You

Anna

I would like a copy of your spread sheet. I do not know how much to charge.

Would love to have a copy of your Excel spreadsheet regarding what to charge for designs.  Thank you for wanting to share.  Deb in Arizona

I would love to have a copy of your spreadsheet, if you are sharing it. Thank you.

Mary

Hi Deb - I lived in Phoenix for, er, well, a lot of years.  If you did not find that link, here it is:

 http://www.annthegran.com/cs/forums/p/335/712.aspx#712

Hope this works well for you.

Pat

I would like to get a look at the spreadsheet also.

 

Hi Pat as a senior it would be very helpful to know what to charge for my work-I thankyou for your generosity and look forward to a copy of  the list you offered   thankyou Doreen ( Brit in Texas)

I have just joined and saw your email. I would love to know how to calculate charges for my work. I am doing digitizing only and I am new at this.

Thanks for any help you can give me. Grace 

I too am new and was hoping to make some money with my embroidery machine. Your spread sheet sounds like just what I need. I would love a copy if you are willing to share it. Thanks in advance.

Audrey

HH Pat, You deserve fully-filled ------and the maximum gold stars available!!!!!! I messed up and didn't click on them at all (nor my own blog or Ann's) so apparently I have 'reduced' the number inadvertently!!! So SORRY. I wonder if anybody else understands the 'star rating system.' Where does one LEARN this things!!!??? Crash Course Cathy

 

Pat, this sounds too good to be true; I use Excel, but am not proficient.  Can you send me the information ??  Thanks, Madeline