I am a freelancer in a sub-genre of graphic design. In a bid to get more clients, I'm attempting (through Craigslist) to hire a marketing professional (or professionals). My general idea is that they would work to get me more clients, and I would give them a percentage of sales resulting from my work with those clients. My question here is what the specifics of the deal should be. My initial thought was 15% of income for life on the clients they bring me. Does that sound reasonable? Too much? Too little? The wrong way to go about it entirely? I really like the commission model, at least for now, because I don't have money to lay out up front and I like that we both benefit or both don't. Is there any kind of standard for this kind of relationship?
posted by The Dutchman on Oct 7, 2009 - 13 answers

How prevalent are unscrupulous tour guides? How do I learn about their back-handed practices? [more inside]
posted by gushn on Jul 27, 2009 - 8 answers

I will be negotiating salary and compensation structure. Starting this month, I will be selling health insurance to companies and individuals. What are some typical compensation arrangements I should be aware of? What other considerations should I keep in mind? [more inside]
posted by yoyoceramic on Jul 6, 2009 - 2 answers

What commission should I charge for an agent that's finding me advertising gigs? [more inside]
posted by Idiot Mittens on Mar 4, 2009 - 3 answers

How much commission should we expect to pay on the sale of a single stock? [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling on Dec 13, 2008 - 5 answers

Where might I commission a reasonably priced vector illustration? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Oct 14, 2008 - 9 answers

What is a fair commission structure for non-sales people who bring in recurring work to a business when it's not covered by their initial employment contract? [more inside]
posted by quadog on Aug 13, 2008 - 6 answers

I am an independent tech contractor, about to pass some work onto my client, where I would be a part of the project's development team. What commission structure is typical? [more inside]
posted by juggler on Jul 21, 2008 - 5 answers

What are commission structures like for software sales reps? [more inside]
posted by curlyelk on Apr 22, 2008 - 4 answers

How much should an online marketing manager be paid? With a base salary and a 100% trackable sales? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 20, 2008 - 1 answer

What to charge for art? [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut on Jan 29, 2008 - 18 answers

What is the etiquette of dealing with commission (commissioned?) salespeople? [more inside]
posted by Morrigan on Jan 27, 2008 - 23 answers

One of my clients insists that NO businesses expect to be paid up front, even in part, before beginning work... [more inside]
posted by dpcoffin on Dec 24, 2007 - 59 answers

I want to produce photobooks for sale. I would like to upload them to a printing site where others can go and see them and purchase them without further reference to me. They would deal directly with the printer. But I would like to receive a commission from the printer for each one sold. Does anyone know of a printer of photobooks who would provide this service or of a way I can achieve my objective?
posted by granma on Dec 16, 2007 - 12 answers

I’ve been commissioned to take a photograph. Their subject, my “vision”. I’m a student/aspiring pro photographer. [more inside]
posted by fnord on Dec 7, 2007 - 5 answers

Tips for commissioning a painting? [more inside]
posted by jmstephan on Nov 6, 2007 - 6 answers

NASD licenses (specifically series 7 & 63) requires company sponsorship to obtain. Once obtained, you need company sponsorship to maintain the licenses. Is there a company who will maintain your licenses for you while you are not working in the financial industry? Perhaps for a fee on top of the annual registration costs? I believe you have two years from separation with your employer to obtain a new sponsor.
posted by lawstudent09 on Oct 6, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm working with real estate agents in three cities I am considering relocating to. I will only buy through one of them, obviously. Should I tip the other two? [more inside]
posted by Capri on Sep 12, 2007 - 14 answers

Best 9-11 'Conspiracy Theory' book for the skeptic? [more inside]
posted by jjsonp on Aug 14, 2007 - 21 answers

I work for a magazine publishing company, and I think I am making a lateral move to another company which offers more upside potential in the future. I get a base salary, but most of my income comes from commission. The company I work for is relatively small, a LLC, and I dont think there are any $$ problems. My boss however is somewhat of a tyrant. My concern in leaving is that he will try and find a way to stiff me out of any remaining due commission to me. It is currently and ranges around 20k, in which he owes me, and pays me off in increments per paycheck. When I started here, we had put the agreement down on paper...(more) [more inside]
posted by TwilightKid on Nov 9, 2006 - 2 answers

How can I appropriately go the extra mile to show my literary agent (and his assistant) how much I appreciate their hard work? [more inside]
posted by np312 on Sep 7, 2006 - 4 answers

How much should we expect to pay for an artist to create our logo on canvas? [more inside]
posted by greatgefilte on Jul 6, 2006 - 11 answers