I WANT IT CHEAP, FAST & GOOD

Ahhh, the triangle... There is always someone that tries to cheat the old business triangle. First let me remind everyone about the old rule.

You can only pick two, but everyone wants all

three.

Everyone wants to help someone out some time or another. Maybe it's that old friend or a new business relationship. In any case there is always that one guy who wants to take advantage. A little advice for my entrepreneur friends, if you don't want to end up feeling like a sucker.

- If they want it cheap & fast, it's not going to be good.

- If they want it fast and good, it's not going to be cheap.

- If they want it cheap and good, it's not going to be fast.

It's that simple!

But there is always some guy that thinks he can have all three. I am not sure why these individuals feel like they are an exception to the rule. I actually think this is quite funny. Well Threefold has had its very first encounter with just this type of individual, so I figured I would share just for kicks...

A week ago I get a call...

Caller: " Hi, Kris! Listen, I am in kind of a bind. I have a client who needed a website very fast and very cheap. I wanted to help so I hired this guy who does this stuff on the side to make a quick buck." I have been calling him for a week and he is no where to be found. I know you guys are pro's so I am hoping I can work something out with you to save my reputation."

Kris: "Well, We would be happy to help in any way that we can. What has been done and what do you need?"

Caller: "Almost everything. Just a few minor changes and the website upload"

Kris: " Ok, we would like to help you, lets see if we can work something out."

I was assured that the "client" was not asking for anything further and that they had edited all requests, however, we found things that any half witted designer would suggest to change. After a few calls we did the work and uploaded the site. Wouldn't you know, the client found items that they wanted to change again. Of course they did... the "designer before didn't care about his client so he simply built whatever was handed over. No revisions, no discussions, no thought, no sign off. And who had to step in and save the day when this idiot went missing?

Thats right, a PROFESSIONAL design firm. And who ended up paying for it? The poor guy stuck in the middle who promised Cheap, Fast and Good.