Originally posted by northernladyuk
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How to deal with a long term contract extension offer?
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View Post1. ~2 years on same rate, once contract signed
2. Something is better than nothing!
3. Yes, that is the plan. Agent absorbs rather than trouble client!
4. Nope :-)
Contract length is pointless anyway. Most clients can terminate contract immediately for no reason.!'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View PostSure, not saying No to extension. But nothing wrong in trying! right..?Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYour friend needs to get better friends.Comment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View Post2. Something is better than nothing!
YouYour friend needs to go into negotiations with at least a clue as to how much extra they want.
Now if they were any good and they wanted this to be done purely by the agent then before entering negotiations they should find out what % or amount the agent is on. Then they also need to know if the agent is on a fixed % from the client.
So, find out how much your agent is making from you, find out if they are on a fixed % and then think about what might be possible - remember that they are not going to give away half of their business to someone for no valid reason, and if you start to get pushy with them, they'll go to the client, or go to the market.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by TonyF View PostCounter it with an early termination clause and see how keen the client is to commit to a long-term deal.Comment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View PostNot keen to get client involved in this...prefer agent to absorb!
"Dear Mr Agent
I realise you probably are not getting any increase on this contract from the prior contract. However, you are also having to do less work than for the first six months. You do not have to go out and find a client, find a contractor that fits, negotiate terms, etc. That saves you some money. They like me, this wraps up a nice income stream for 12 more months for you, for little work. That's definitely good for your business, and I've made it happen by being good at what I do.
I would like an increase. I'm not asking for a lot. I know your margin probably hasn't increased, and I'm not asking you to go back and renegotiate with the client. But effectively, because your costs are lower than they were for the first contract, your margin has increased, and I'd like to have a small piece of that. I'm asking for a 1.5% increase. I think that makes this extension a win for both of us."
Ask for 1.5%. Settle for a 1% increase. That's probably all you are going to get. If you are going through an agent, he just isn't likely to give up much margin. If you want a bigger increase, it almost certainly has to come from the client.
Whether an increase of that size is worth the risk of rocking the boat, you'll have to decide.Comment
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Originally posted by WordIsBond View PostOK. Upside here is very small. You aren't going to get much if you are just asking the agent to reduce his margin. But you can make a case.
"Dear Mr Agent
I realise you probably are not getting any increase on this contract from the prior contract. However, you are also having to do less work than for the first six months. You do not have to go out and find a client, find a contractor that fits, negotiate terms, etc. That saves you some money. They like me, this wraps up a nice income stream for 12 more months for you, for little work. That's definitely good for your business, and I've made it happen by being good at what I do.
I would like an increase. I'm not asking for a lot. I know your margin probably hasn't increased, and I'm not asking you to go back and renegotiate with the client. But effectively, because your costs are lower than they were for the first contract, your margin has increased, and I'd like to have a small piece of that. I'm asking for a 1.5% increase. I think that makes this extension a win for both of us."
Ask for 1.5%. Settle for a 1% increase. That's probably all you are going to get. If you are going through an agent, he just isn't likely to give up much margin. If you want a bigger increase, it almost certainly has to come from the client.
Whether an increase of that size is worth the risk of rocking the boat, you'll have to decide.
I would make the sell that keeping good contractors in long term roles with a client reflects positivley on the agency and shows stability.Comment
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Originally posted by Lance View PostThis^^^^^
Sounds like the guy is just greedy. Longer term = lower rate. On what planet do you pay more if you buy in bulk?
Perhaps the person should refuse a long term at the offered rate, take a shorter term and ask for more money. That makes more sense but not much more.Comment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View PostProbably more valid query to agent is 'Do you expect me to work with same rate for nearly 2 years..?' ..??Comment
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