HOW THE SERVICE WORKS

* Contact Pike to discuss your needs and pre-book time
* This may vary from an hour to several weeks' contract work
* Acceptance of quote and timing
* Pike takes the brief via phone, e-mail or in person
* Work delivered by deadline
* Client reverts if changes are necessary
* Upon final acceptance of work, Pike invoices
* Invoice to be settled within 15 days.

WHY TRY PIKE?

* Every client is a valued collaborator
* Global reach via the Internet
* Global relevance; Pike speaks in human truths
* Reliability and confidentiality
* Draw on senior expertise without paying full-time
* Rapid turnaround (time is money)
* No hidden expenses (we are small)
* 12 years' experience delivering writing for advertising,
journalism and corporate clients who demand the best.

RATES FOR 2009 (ZAR)

* Corporate writing ....................................... R350 per hour
* TTL Copywriting ......................................... R350 per hour
* Editing .......................................................... R350 per hour
* Editorial pieces ........................................... R2 per word
* Creative strategy proposals ..................... R400 per hour
* Corporate ID
(logo, business card, letterhead) ............... R2500

* Retainer (on or off-site)
half-day (1.30pm-5.30pm) ........................... R1200
1 week half-days ........................................... R4500
2 weeks half-days ......................................... R7500
full month half-days ...................................... R13500

Projects incorporating design, DTP or photography can be quoted on.
Fees negotiable. Payments are gross payments, after which we deduct tax.

YOU DO BUSINESS. PIKE TALKS BUSINESS.
TOGETHER, WE MEAN BUSINESS.