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#1 Posted : 17 May 2008 20:01:00(UTC)
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Posted By Mark Elliott
Dear fellow consultants.

I am looking for a little advice and information on how you may do things that you are willing to share?

I have been running a sole trader consultancy for a number of years now, and have not really incorporated a contract that would suffice if i had a problem with a client, l feel it is now time to formalise proper contracts /agreements, before i approach a solicitor i am hoping that some of you may be able to advise what should or may be included in a contract and what type of contracts i.e short term projects , longer term projects i should be looking at.

I would also like your thoughts about fee structures, i dont want to know about rates, i am interested in the variuos charging structures, daily rates, hourly rates setting up of short /long term contracts, charging a retainer? What works for you as like us all l dont want to try and "reinvent the wheel".

For those that read and may reply thanks for your time.

Mark
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#2 Posted : 18 May 2008 15:37:00(UTC)
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Posted By GeoffB4
There is nothing wrong with a little innovation. Set your own rates to what you feel is a reasonable level in terms of your qualifications and the type of work you are doing.

Be different!
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#3 Posted : 19 May 2008 17:26:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ian Waldram
Have you read the IOSH 'Consultancy - good practice guide', it covers some of your questions, though not all - see under Information Centre, on the left?
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