Pricing Structure

We Tailor Our Staff To Each Project's Needs

Unlike the large marketing and design firms that maintain staffs of graphic and Web designers, writers, Internet marketers, programmers and project managers, we like to be nimble – tailoring our staff to meet the needs of each project.

In keeping with this philosophy, we also tailor our prices to meet our clients' needs. Why pay for something you don't need or for someone who doesn't have the necessary skills?

So, taking a customer-centric approach to our pricing structure, we offer the following.

Fixed Price Model

Clients with a fixed budget and whose project is clearly defined are recommended to use this model.

Based on an evaluation of the client's service requirements, time frame and materials (photography, copywriting, editing, video, music, etc.), we prepare a detailed "Description of Services" agreement listing all the agreed-upon elements necessary for the project's completion.

Should, for whatever reason, the parameters of the project change, either those modified aspects will need to be renegotiated or the "Time and Materials" model will come into effect and become applicable to those affected areas.

Since each project has it's own circumstances, the payment schedule is determined at the time the Descriptions of Services is presented to the client.

Time and Materials Model

For those clients whose project is without clear parameters or is in development, our time and materials model is recommended. With it, all project fees are quoted on an hourly basis – in 30-minute increments – based on the skill and resources needed. All materials used in the project are billed at cost plus 20% and, when required, sales tax is included.

We believe in a transparent monitoring of the project's cost. Therefore, all project time sheets are signed off by both High Arte and the client. In addition, reports that monitor the project's progress are updated on a weekly basis and are provided to the client on line.

Depending on the size and the scope of the project, a retainer may be required, while time and material charges are billed weekly.