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Might set up a string line when putting the founders down, but after that its all with the eye..
Granite gate post might have the level waved at them…"
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10% of Invoice price for getting work..???
Started this discussion. Last reply by briggsandscrapem May 4, 2012. 22 Replies 0 Likes
I have been asked to do a design and build for a new customer by a friends new companyThe work involves the design and build of a raised stand stone paved area,, stone walls and steps, plus other…Continue
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briggsandscrapem replied to Michael james Holland's discussion 10% of Invoice price for getting work..???"Just do as he asks, i don't like it either but what can you do? At the end of the day you would never have had the chance to quote for the work without his introduction, your in his back yard so play to his rules.
The best you can do is…"
PRO MemberMatt - Glebe Landscape replied to Michael james Holland's discussion 10% of Invoice price for getting work..???
"I certainly would not be agreeing to pay any form of "referral" fee until you have secured the work. It is a difficult situation, especially if you are friends this person, which if you are makes the whole 'asking for a…"
Nicky @ GardenImprovements.com replied to Michael james Holland's discussion 10% of Invoice price for getting work..???"This is a different situation to one that a designer finds when passing work to builders and I think many points are confusing this issue for James.
The nature of a finder's fee is significantly different to that of a commission fee that…"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Michael james Holland's discussion 10% of Invoice price for getting work..???
"I was thinking as well why did you post a link to his company?hope the old client does not go looking
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"have you actually 100% got the job? or is it that you are just putting your quote in, if you are just quoteing for the job you may not get it, and paying 10% of £9000=£900 to give your mate for a job that you may not get, i my opinion…"
Stephen Puckett replied to Michael james Holland's discussion 10% of Invoice price for getting work..???"The fact that you have posted the question in the first place indicates you are not comfortable with the idea - go with your gut instinct. If your friend is trying to maximise profits, you could suggest that they put their fees up, not get you to do…"
"Also, to add to what I said yesterday, if your mate's firm is 'new' then they don't actually HAVE a 'usual' anything do they....
They recommend you for this job - you recommend them for something that you find. Mutual…"
PRO MemberMick Gammage replied to Michael james Holland's discussion 10% of Invoice price for getting work..???
"change your friends"
PRO MemberCraig McGibbon replied to Michael james Holland's discussion 10% of Invoice price for getting work..???
"Agree with all of the above and would also say he should have made that clear prior to any introductions etc... and were you happy to proceed on that basis.
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PRO MemberGary RK replied to Michael james Holland's discussion 10% of Invoice price for getting work..???
"Agree, unethical and believe a practice that at best is frowned upon by SGD, at worst is against most profession's (including SGD) code of practice.
Presents a real conflict of interests, surely ?
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Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 17:59 on March 11, 2012,
Brigitt Stevenson said… Hi Michael, great Stone Walls, gorgeous, and other work as well !!!
Brigitt.
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