Existing customer has a request
Interpret the needs of the customer
Generate a list of end results that the customer needs
Travel to the customer
This is a task and supplies list detailing how the issue will be resolved
Include space for creating customer-facing documentation
Based on the target results, create a plan-of-action to reach the results.
Discuss the estimate with the customer to create a contract, including documentation
The customer and SCTG agree upon and sign a contract for work
Review the contract as necessary and discuss payment options
The contract is in progress
Review and update progress with the customer
The work is approved, FULFILLING or
The invoice is finalized and presented to the customer.
It includes:
- Per Diem (gas/base)
- Hours
- Materials (including education provisioning)
Customer pays the invoice, as per the contract.
The service is considered completed, and/or a workaround has been implemented
Note that if the customer decides to opt out of a job, or a partial job, the other parts of the contract (the completed bidded portions) will still be paid
Make regular updates on the objects of the bid
Changes need to be made to the work estimate
Initition
Preparation
Preview
Execution
The bidded jobs are a task list of request headers that say "estimate X hours to do Y at Z rate" as well as materials purchased and other expenses (per diem/gas)
A contract says "The bidded jobs will be completed to the definition of done" and "payment will be made for the completion of tasks" etc
Payment is completed, based on the completed items in the bid, per the contract
Payment
New customer has a request
Create a new customer account folder to start tracking history