Agent won't budge

[northernladuk]

Is that the margin of the rate they charge the client, or the markup on top of the rate they pay you?

A typical agency margin is 20%, often less in the public sector or with large customers (not necessarily large companies). That corresponds to a markup of 25%. Nothing to be upset about.

I don't think that's true. I thought the number banded about regularly was 10 to 12%. 20% is a hell of a lot. Do the sums on your own gig. How much is 20% over the 3 or 6 months on a gig. Look at that figure and tell us you think that is a fair representation of the work they did? I very much doubt it.

[northernladuk]

Clients aren't stupid, they won't pay a big rate difference for the same set of skills. If you're getting charged at less, it's because you're worth less - remember in the clients mind they only see the charge rate. If you're getting charged at a higher rate then it can be justifed by the client as you being worth it.

I think you missed the point.

[NotAllThere]

It's all been discussed hundreds of times before, and I think we've recognised that Agent isn't the brightest spark in the firework factory.

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