As long as you "send ... some coffee and a tasty snack " I would be happy to negoiate a price!! Truthfully being one of those dreaded <sarcasm> consultants who want to get paid I would happily negoiate a price for someone else to pay!

About FTEs and consultants who "want to get paid"? FTEs are getting paid for their advice also, they are just not being paid by the person who benefits. Either way, the asker should understand the reality of the situation.

Great article Grant.