Sub contact fees

[Headless]

I've been asked to submit an hourly fee to work as a sub contracter.

I've got a fair idea what I would need to charge as an hourly fee when
working independently, anyone know how sub contract rates relate to
those fees?


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[Steve Pugh]

I've been asked to submit an hourly fee to work as a sub contracter.

I've got a fair idea what I would need to charge as an hourly fee when
working independently, anyone know how sub contract rates relate to
those fees?

I charge the same regardless of whether it's sub-contracted or working
directly for the client.


Steve

 

[Hywel Jenkins]

I've been asked to submit an hourly fee to work as a sub contracter.

I've got a fair idea what I would need to charge as an hourly fee when
working independently, anyone know how sub contract rates relate to
those fees?

The same. If you're using their kit in their office with their power,
perhaps knock of 15%.

 

[Nico Schuyt]

I've been asked to submit an hourly fee to work as a sub contracter.
I've got a fair idea what I would need to charge as an hourly fee when
working independently, anyone know how sub contract rates relate to
those fees?

I charge them the same. Why should there be a difference?
Consider to let them be you for the project(s). Easier in administration and
probably better for the profits.
Cheers, Nico

 

[Headless]

I charge them the same. Why should there be a difference?

Overheads like acquisition, promotion, risk coverage etc are factored
into a regular hourly price, they are not applicable when working as a
sub.


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[Nico Schuyt]

Overheads like acquisition, promotion, risk coverage etc are factored
into a regular hourly price, they are not applicable when working as a
sub.

Sounds reasonable. What difference, as percentage, do you suggest?
Nico

 

[Headless]

I've been asked to submit an hourly fee to work as a sub contracter.

I've got a fair idea what I would need to charge as an hourly fee when
working independently

After having asked for a few quotes from local firms the differences are
bigger than I thought.

http://www.btobonline.com/webPriceIndex/ suggests E100/$112/£70 for
html/css/graphics work per hour.

The quotes I got from local firms range between E37/$42/£26 and
E100/$112/£70 per hour at the top end.

I was inclined to set a base price of E80, -20% for sub contracted work,
comments?


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[William Tasso]

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I'm looking for people who have worked as a sub for some guidance on
what's reasonable. I'm inclined to deduct 20%.

sounds reasonable. I expect that sort of figure (15% to 20%) for subbed
out work. Nearer 5% if it's just a finders fee.

 

[William Tasso]

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I was inclined to set a base price of E80, -20% for sub contracted
work, comments?

what will the market stand?

I realise that's what you're asking, but there are a whole ton of variables.

I know one firm that insists on 40% but the work is good and the rates are
high to start with.

 

[Headless]

what will the market stand?

I realise that's what you're asking, but there are a whole ton of variables.

The work is for a company that specializes in usability and
accessibility, they do quite a bit of their work for the government. So
I feel that I don't need to compete with the director's nephew with his
copy of Frontpage.


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[nice.guy.nige]

The work is for a company that specializes in usability and
accessibility, they do quite a bit of their work for the government.
So I feel that I don't need to compete with the director's nephew
with his copy of Frontpage.

Oh I don't know... I hear Ewan Blair is a dab-hand at Flash! ;-)

Cheers,
Nige

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