Unexpected profit - Should I give a kickback?

Originally Posted by TMoney

To all of the posters who actually READ my post, and gave an opinion either way: Thank you.
I think the suggestions about giving him some sort of gift rather than cash are good advice. I don't want him to start expecting money for something he was giving away for free. I probably already started that problem by giving him money for past loads. What's done is done, and I'll continue to do it as 1/2 of the shred value is a small token of my gratitude.

To Burly and George: I totally understand where you guys are coming from. In the end, the goal of every businesses is to make money. Simply making money does not mean that anyone is necessarily being exploited. Thanks for your comments on the subject, and sorry you came under attack for being business men.

TMoney:

I think your final decision is best. If prices are good, and you are comfortable with a % of shred. Go for it. If you are doing it to help him save time and he wants you to make money and expects nothing in return, that is good too.

Ultimately, even if you are not operating under a business name, you are still in business for yourself and have to decide what to do to make a profit and keep the business coming in. Its cool to ask for advice, but advice only can go so far, so no one knows the whole situation for your business, area, pricing, etc.



No need to apologize. What works for us, might not work for others, and that is alright. Have a good day