When you contract research services there is no guarantee that the needed supporting records exist or are accessible. However, research undertaken for each client is planned and executed as efficiently as possible. Compensation is for the time spent planning, researching, analyzing and reporting the findings.
Contracted Research Services $135 USD / hour
Writing & Publishing $135 / hour
DIY (Do It Yourself) Consulting $135 / hour
Instruction: One-on-One $135 / hour
Instruction: Group Sessions $40 / hour, per attendee
Lecture/Speaking Engagements Negotiable
Mileage $0.67 per mile (IRS 2024 business rate)
Travel Time No charge if less than 1 hr., round-trip**
Expenses Billed at cost*
*Each expense exceeding $30 is supported by receipts, provided with your invoice. Expenses for travel requiring overnight stays are always pre-approved by the client. Travel expenses which can be shared by multiple clients, requiring research in the same area, will be conducted when possible to reduce each client’s expenses.
**Trips exceeding 1 hr. round-trip are billed at the hourly rate, and no mileage charges are billed.
Retainer
A retainer of 50% is required with each contracted research, writing, or publishing engagement.
Instruction and lecture services require a 50% retainer, which may be waived in lieu of a properly executed, institutional purchase order.