Agency rates negotiation

[northernladuk]

Interesting - I wonder whether it passes QDOS or not? Thanks for the heads up!

Discussed ad infinitum already. Are you aware of the Google search method. A number of things you've mentioned recently are very well covered on here already.

[northernladuk]

Sorry if I wasn't clear - the last couple of agencies I've spoken to I've asked them if they've been on an open book (fixed percentage) or fixed rate with the client. They're been forthcoming when questioned in the main. I could be approaching this incorrectly, though.

But that's not what he asked. He is (I think) asking about dicussing rates with clients when his contract forbades him from doing so.

[candlewax]

But that's not what he asked. He is (I think) asking about dicussing rates with clients when his contract forbades him from doing so.

Correct. It seemed crazy, but I guess it's legal...

Unfortunately, I don't really want to go into too much detail here. Sorry.

[northernladuk]

Correct. It seemed crazy, but I guess it's legal...

Unfortunately, I don't really want to go into too much detail here. Sorry.

It's only legal when lawyers and courts get involved. Until then it's a dispute between them and you, but you definitely on the back foot. Negotiation and agreement is more likely to resolve it. It's expensive to go legal so bear that in before folding like a pack of cards.

Also if they do want to sue you it has to be for tangible losses, not any old number they think will do.

If you can't go in to detail just bear those points in mind. Might help you find a reasonable solution. You've breached your contract for some inexplicable but bear the points above in mind and it might not be too bad.

HTH.