Non-Contracted Hourly Rates (currently in effect)

Computer Tech Support

Remote (via phone/Internet)
Remote "after hours" (via phone/Internet)
Onsite (60 minute minimum)
Onsite "after hours" (60 minute minimum)
$250
$500
$500
$1,000

POS Advising, Consulting & Tech Support

Remote (via phone/Internet)
Remote "after hours" (via phone/Internet)
Onsite (60 minute minimum)
Onsite "after hours" (60 minute minimum)
$250
$500
$500
$1,000

Video Surveillance Planning, Implementation
& Tech Support

Remote (via phone/Internet)
Remote "after hours" (via phone/Internet)
Onsite (60 minute minimum)
Onsite "after hours" (60 minute minimum)
$250
$500
$500
$1,000

Home Systems Tech Support

We are currently not accepting new customers in this area.

Email Support

If consulting or support is provided via email, it will be billed at standard, remote hourly rates. Email Support Rate
$250

Other Services

We offer a variety of services ranging from restaurant consulting, graphic, logo and website design, menu design, etc. We also offer gift cards, manager cards, POS hardware (printers, terminals) and repair or the existing equipment. Ask for an estimate. Starting rates are based upon rates indicated above.

Paper & Ribbon Supplies

We offer the longest rolls possible to eliminate the need to change paper as often, providing the largest savings of time and providing the best overall value. Our paper and ribbon prices include 2nd business day shipping. If same-day, next-day or weekend pickup or delivery is required, additional charges apply. Click here for pricing.

Virtual Technician

We offer a one-of-a-kind proactive monitoring tool. It reports on errors/issues/hiccups immediately and before disasters occur. There is a remote control bundled with this that no longer requires opening inbound ports in your firewall. This product adds one more layer of security for those looking to seal the gaps in their current program. Click here for more information and pricing.

Reimbursables

Travel time, if applicable, shall be billed at one half (½) of Consultant’s hourly rates, except for messenger time, which will be billed in full. Said travel expenses shall be noted on Consultant's invoice to Client, and shall be paid in accordance with the billing terms. Reimbursables also include faxing, copying, long distance phone calls, parking, travel expenses and other reimbursable expenses, and will be charged at cost.

Additional Information

All prices and rates provided here are for reference only, and are subject to change. Rates shall be amended at the sole discretion of Sotapop Consulting with thirty (30) days notice to clients with contracts in place.

Billing is typically charged in 1/4 hour increments. Prices may vary depending on the project, the volume and the urgency of the job.

Blocks of Time can be prepurchased. Rates TBD, based upon standard rate.

We utilize proactive site monitoring and contracts as good form of prediction/protection for both your business and ours. We always offer do-it-yourself instructions to our clients. We are also quite involved in EMV (Europay Master/Visa) Chip cards and PCI (Payment Card Industry) Compliance standards that are utilized in the hospitality technology industry. We create network maps for our customers and can assist with almost anything in technology that you might need.

Please don't hesitate to call with a request that allows us to help improve your business. We truly enjoy solving the puzzles that technology brings you.

Our regular business hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, excluding holidays. "After Hours" is defined as follows: Monday - Thursday 5pm - 9am and Friday 5pm - Monday 9am. All United States banking holidays are considered "after hours". All times are defined as Pacific Time, local to San Francisco, CA.