Direct Marketing - How to Negotiate Getting Paid for Gigs
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Unlike a job, which is more permanent in nature, a gig is a short-term assignment with a very specific goal in mind. For instance, some bartenders are hired for one-night gigs to serve drinks at house parties. Clients commonly hire web designers for short-term gigs to produce websites. Because of the nature of a gig, you might have to do some negotiating with the client regarding pay prior to starting the assignment.
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Gather full details of what the gig entails. Confusion over job duties pertaining to the gig may cause disagreements between you and the client regarding a fair payment for the work. Additionally, determine the deadline by which the client wants the work done — if he wants a rush job, you might have to charge an additional fee for the service.
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Review the assignment thoroughly and ask questions if necessary to clarify your expected duties. Identify the top three important results the client wants as a result of this project. Take some time and consideration to come up with a fair bid for the work.
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Submit an initial bid for the gig and state in your bid that it is negotiable. This leaves the job open for a counteroffer rather than an outright “no thanks” from the client. Mention the details regarding the job duties that require a significant amount of time and effort on your part. Help the client understand your reasoning for the quote.
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Review the client's budget and negotiate the terms to find a middle ground. For instance, if the gig is to bartend at a house party, offer a lower rate in exchange for a tip jar. For a web designer project, you might offer a lower quote if the client uploads his own files.
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Request a deposit up front to start work on the gig as well as a payment at a middle point in the project. Finally, request the last payment at completion.
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Direct Marketing, Marketing
1
Gather full details of what the gig entails. Confusion over job duties pertaining to the gig may cause disagreements between you and the client regarding a fair payment for the work. Additionally, determine the deadline by which the client wants the work done — if he wants a rush job, you might have to charge an additional fee for the service.
2
Review the assignment thoroughly and ask questions if necessary to clarify your expected duties. Identify the top three important results the client wants as a result of this project. Take some time and consideration to come up with a fair bid for the work.
3
Submit an initial bid for the gig and state in your bid that it is negotiable. This leaves the job open for a counteroffer rather than an outright “no thanks” from the client. Mention the details regarding the job duties that require a significant amount of time and effort on your part. Help the client understand your reasoning for the quote.
4
Review the client's budget and negotiate the terms to find a middle ground. For instance, if the gig is to bartend at a house party, offer a lower rate in exchange for a tip jar. For a web designer project, you might offer a lower quote if the client uploads his own files.
5
Request a deposit up front to start work on the gig as well as a payment at a middle point in the project. Finally, request the last payment at completion.
