Clerical Services Unlimited encourages long-term relationships with our clients so we can offer the best rates for our retainer services. 

Hourly Rates

Services are provided on a per-project basis, however repeat clients may create a retainer partnership. General document services including mail merge, mailings, general word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, reminder services, research, etc. are billed at $25.00/hour.

Clerical Services Unlimited utilizes the industry production standard 4:1 ratio for dictation, in which 1 hour of audio tape equals 4 hours of typing. Exact typing hours per each hour of audio depends on the quality and clarity of the tape.

For Power Point presentations, Desktop publishing, special projects, etc., please request a quote. We would be happy to send a prompt competitive quote.

• Rates are based on the type of services needed
• Rates are very competitive. Clerical Services Unlimited believes in providing services at reasonable rates.
• Hourly rates are billed in 15-minute increments
• A signed contract, outlining the details of the project must be received within three days of job acceptance
• A two-hour minimum fee is charged on all projects
• 20% rush charge
• $35 charge on all returned checks
• Checks, Money Orders; Visa, MC and Discover are payable through      

Retainer fees

• Minimum five (5) hours per month commitment, paid the first of the month. Retainer fees are not refundable.

Services and rates are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client and project. Only pay for the services you need and the time required. Actual rate depends on project.

Terms

A deposit is required to initiate services and final payment is due upon receipt of (detailed) invoice, including reimbursement for “out-of-pocket” expenses (receipts provided):

• Postage
• Delivery/shipping fees (i.e., FedEx, UPS)
• Project-related long distance telephone calls
• Client-related travel
• Copying (25 cents/page)
• Other authorized expenses (i.e., miscellaneous office supplies purchased solely for client)

 Late fees are assessed on outstanding invoices

• 30 days overdue: 20% interest fee added to total amount owed
• 45 days overdue: 30% interest fee added to total amount owed
• 45+ days overdue: all services shall cease pending payment of the total amount owed plus all applicable interest fees

*Final proof-reading is the responsibility of the client. If errors are found and reported within 14 business days from the date the client receives the work, Clerical Services Unlimited will make the corrections at no charge.

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 Tips to control costs

All pricing is calculated on an hourly basis. To ensure maximum efficiency, be sure to communicate accurately your expectations for the finished product.  

• Plan in advance and allow adequate completion time – rush projects always cost more 

• Keep interruptions to a minimum – every call and visit adds to production time 

• Write legibly or speak clearly when dictating

• Be sure names are spelled correctly

• Double check all your arithmetic 

• Avoid last-minute revisions and additions

• Organize your source materials logically and provide clear, written instructions

• Begin with an hourly rate, then if your need for time consistently increases, upgrade to the prepaid retainer rate

An additional method for reducing expenses is to perform your own proofreading. Simply request a “draft copy” of your project, mark your changes, and then return it to us for revision and final printout. This usually reduces costs by 10-25%, depending on the project.