Reply to: Does anyone know

[chris79]

I'll be your agent for 15%.

[boo.boo]

In which case you need to know who is on their PSL - you're only going to be able to pick from a shortlist.

They won't release their PSL, I only know of a couple on there. I'm beginning to think I would just rather have some time off!

[Crossroads]

Thanks, it's something to do with them only wanting to deal with preferred agencies. It's a bit annoying because I did a gig with them before they had this system, this just seems like adding a middle-man for no reason.

In which case you need to know who is on their PSL - you're only going to be able to pick from a shortlist.

[boo.boo]

John Plattern at vivamex is a PCG member (he is on the CC) and runs an agency.

www.vivamex.com

Thanks, I really appreciate it.

[LittlestHobbo]

i'll be your agent at 10%, payment weekly ir35 compliant contract, i'll even take you out for lunch and send you cakes on your first day..

[Archangel]

John Plattern at vivamex is a PCG member (he is on the CC) and runs an agency.

www.vivamex.com

[thunderlizard]

Also - make sure they don't add a clause into the agency<->client contract that says client cannot engage contractor in future except via their agency. Had to deal with that one before!

[chicane]

You think they wouldn't have the nerve?

I think we know the answer to that one...

[Moscow Mule]

Try JM Contracts - Ask for Larissa Miller if she's still there.

I think their margin is something like 3-4% when they don't have to do the upfront legwork.

[boo.boo]

If you can use any agency, why can't you go direct? Do you have your own Ltd? Just tell the end client they are a recruitment firm. Sorted.

Thanks, it's something to do with them only wanting to deal with preferred agencies. It's a bit annoying because I did a gig with them before they had this system, this just seems like adding a middle-man for no reason.

[expat]

Get on the phone to 4-5 agencies, and play them off against each other until the cut on offer is reduced to less than 15%. Given that you're the one that made the effort to find the work, they'll be jumping over each other to offer their services.

And also, given that you're the one that made the effort to find the work, do not accept any kind of handcuff clause.

You think they wouldn't have the nerve?

[Crossroads]

If you can use any agency, why can't you go direct? Do you have your own Ltd? Just tell the end client they are a recruitment firm. Sorted.

[boo.boo]

Thanks for your advice, guys. I'm not very good at dealing with agents, I'm not even sure I'll take the gig, trying to have some time off.

[oracleslave]

If you found the gig, no reason they should be on more that 8-10% max in my opinion. As suggested call up a few that normally advertise positions in your field and see what they suggest. Don't give away any details re the gig until you absolutely have to.

[chicane]

Get on the phone to 4-5 agencies, and play them off against each other until the cut on offer is reduced to less than 15%. Given that you're the one that made the effort to find the work, they'll be jumping over each other to offer their services.