Referral fees
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- jbucks
A design company I've been freelancing for has passed along a job to me that they can't do; but in doing so they have mentioned something about giving a bit of money for that project back to them, i guess for referring the work to me. Is that normal? If so what's a normal rate (in the UK)?
- rasko40
offer them a kind of 'credit note' for discounted work in the future, like say you will do x hours at reduced rate of x
maybe?
either that or ignore the request
- blastofv0
depends on if they'll be at all involved, like in dealing with the client etc.
also, are you going to quote the project, or are they telling you how much it's worth?
if it's all in your hands, I say offer up a 15% referral payment, and then mark up your price to accomodate that expense. just make sure you get what it's worth for the workload
- blastofv0
and can you take on the client for future projects, or is it a one-off deal?
like are there any non-compete issues for future projects? another thing to consider.
- madirish0
whoa- 15% is crazy. i have this happen a lot in both directions and if someone wanted 15% i would laugh at them.
6% is pretty fair IME from everyone like large agencies, to other freelancers.
- radar0
I agree with madirish, you generally would do between 6-10%
I think it would be on the higher end if you were an employee or business associate and you brought work into a company.
- joyride0
I agree 5-10% would be ok. Also, i'm sure there rates are higher. So maybe have them help you with the qoute. Something that would be similiar to what they would charge.
- cram0
when you offer them the fee, send a contract along side it that says that they will pay you the exact same percentage should you ever refer a client to them. no sign, no check. don't play hardball or whatever, just act like it is a great idea that you take care of each other. it is nice that they referred you afterall.
- soda0
what rasko said. Otherwise, fuck'em.
especially if they are going to do jack shit on the job.