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moorejoy2: Add as a Colleague
11/19/2009 12:23:13 PM EST

This is a very broad question so I'm going to give you a broad answer. If you want to discuss this in more detail I'd be happy to talk - you can connect with me on Linkedin. The first thing I do is scope the work - is it a one-time short-term project (handling an employee relations investigation or negotiating a benefits plan) or an ongoing assignment (providing HR services once a week for a small company, or managing the succession plan and leadership development for the coming year.) Once I have the big scope, I break it down into time with the client, work/research, travel, etc. I then put together a quote for services and outline what that covers. I have a standard consulting agreement I provide, but if the company has one they prefer I will usually sign their's as long as it has legal protections for me and is reasonable in terms of pay. For a one-time I can usually have a quote for them within 1-2 hours, for an ongoing long-term assignment it might take me several hours to make sure I've covered everything. I have a set rate but I may adjust it based on any number of factors - guaranteed hours, their budget, etc. However, I worked my rate with my CPA so I understand how adjusting it up or down impacts my income. I've done a variety of assignments from companies that need someone for a week to companies that have retained me for 6 months. Feel free to contact me if you want to brainstorm this with me. Joy Moore

moorejoy2: Add as a Colleague
11/19/2009 12:13:28 PM EST

This is a very broad question so this is a very broad answer. The first thing I do is scope the job. Is it providing on-going HR services such as employee relations, compensation, benefits administration etc. Or is it a one-time project such as negotiating the benefits plan, or providing training? What are the client's expectations in terms of your presence at the facility, the product or services to be provided, the time line for delivery, etc. I would then determine my rate - I have a standard rate but I adjust it based on the actual job (do I need the work, is it someone I want to work with long-term, can it include other benefits such as referrals, an office space, etc.) If you want to talk further you can connect with me on LinkedIn and I will be happy to help you. Joy Moore (Finding Joy Inc.)