About

Bob Finley is the owner & developer (sole proprietorship) for barfooinc.net.Barfooinc.net is a small independent Chicago based IT development & support with a wide variety of professional experience w/local small businesses & non-profits. Bob has over 30 years experience in a variety of technical environments & projects ranging from small (break/fix) to medium to large.

Highlights of services

barfooinc.net can provide expertise for:

  • General IT support for non-profits & small businesses
  • Microsoft platforms (a few highlights – SBS 2011, exchange 2008, sharepoint2/3) We bid a fond (?) farewell to on premises microsoft.com products….2018. Windows 10 Pro & Office 365 is a likely suspect for 2018 & beyond. Googlecom g-suite is running ahead as far as better collaboration options in the cloud.
  • Mac platforms (basic support & integration w/Microsoft)
  • Mobile computing (remote access, terminal server environments, pda’s, smartphones, wifi…)
  • Basic web site design & maintenance w/a focus on content managed sites (highlights – drupal, wordpress)
  • NEW Managed services & cloud computing (google apps, cloud backups, 24/7 monitoring…)
  • QBO certified level one 2018. Qbo – quickbooks online….

How I guarantee my work

General IT (break/fix) and ongoing technical support – I follow documented Microsoft & Microsoft partner network & MVP best practices as they are documented & evolve.

Web site & database work – all critical application features will be tested. I will investigate & repair any technical errors for 3 months not related to expansion or modification of the system beyond the original design. References available upon request.


Cost management considerations

  • I will adjust my work to fit your budget. Tell me your price range & I will adjust the scale accordingly.
  • I charge for meeting time and phone time with my clients. Use meeting time wisely and effectively. Providing me with  all
    your requirements before we start saves a huge amount of management time.
  • The following prices are estimates and assume careful planning before the work begins. Plan carefully – avoid revisions.
  • I am glad to launch the system with some sections and features postponed to a later time.
  • A rush delivery or working on weekends costs more per hour.
  • Fewer rounds of revisions is less expensive.
  • To add features not included in this estimate I will need your approval in writing of a revised agreement. A cancellation of
    any part of this plan should also be made in writing.
  • A delay in receiving needed information from the client can delay the entire timeline and launch date.


Cost estimate

I are glad to work within your budget. Details on how to keep cost down is in “Cost Management Considerations” section
above.

Specific to database & web site work – I can set a top price as your budget limit. If you request many revisions and customizations I will
warn you if you are approaching the top amount budgeted in this proposal. The price I bill you will never exceed the upper
range, unless you change specifications.

  • Rates
    • $75 per hour – IT support, programming, web site or database-related tasks
    • $25 more per hour for rush work & emergency support (weekends and past 6 pm weekday evenings)


Payment information 

  • Checks should be payable to Robert C. Finley
  • Payment is due within 15 days of receiving an invoice.
  • New clients – 50% advance deposit based on scope of initial tasks – one hour deposit minimum.
  • Online payments by credit card are available (convenience charge applies)

Policies effective as of November, 2008, revised August, 2015

QBO (quickbooks online) certified level 1 2017

qbo certified 2017