Posted By Les Welling Yes I believe you should. I do for a small company in Glouchester

Posted By Darren J Fraser The questions you need to ask yourself in respect of a retainer are, How many other consultants are operating in the area ? How small is the company ? Have they had any improvement / prohibition notices or prosecutions in the last 5 years ? What has their insurance carrier highlighted? How often am I likely to be called ? Will I be able to deal with it over the phone ? Will I have to visit on a regular basis to ensure that any recommendations are understood and actioned ? How much is my time worth realistically ? What are the rates of others within a set radius ? Am I going to be able to change my schedule to accomadate a retained client, or am I going to have to employ a contract consultant ? How much would that cost ? Will I need to rely on retainers ? I am sure there are plenty more questions that apply.