In all my renewals, the only time I ever got a rate increase was by buttering up the client who then squeezed the agency margin to give me more of a cut. The only other option as I see it is to sort yourself out another contract and then put a gun to their head but its a rotten way to do business and will probably burn your bridges. Good luck.
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Originally posted by Drewster View PostYou could have just read your 2nd post and saved us all the bother...... or posted it as Advice in Business/Contracts.....Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.Comment
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I would go for it. Tried it a few contracts back. Was rejected by the Director and she advised there would be a round of rate cuts but it didn't harm at all. Was awkward asking but fine after and the agent discouraged me from doing it. Could have been up £50 per day if I managed it.Comment
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As a reprise, looks like I'm getting the extra money.
so, a rare !!boomed!!Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.Comment
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Originally posted by TheBigYinJames View PostAs a reprise, looks like I'm getting the extra money.
so, a rare !!boomed!!
"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
- Voltaire/Benjamin Franklin/Anne Frank...Comment
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Originally posted by TheBigYinJames View PostAs a reprise, looks like I'm getting the extra money.
so, a rare !!boomed!!If you have to add a , it isn't funny. HTH. LOL.Comment
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Originally posted by TheBigYinJames View PostTaPractically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
+5 Xeno Cool PointsComment
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostExcellent! Did you speak to clientco then?
Only possible hitch will be if large company procurement department kick up about it, but hopefully not.Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.Comment
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