Re: Consulting Rates?

The standard rule of thumb is to take the annual salary and to divide
by 100.  But that is just a starting point as you need to take other
things into consideration (internship for example).  See 
http://www.realrates.com for examples of contract rates.

Also, for contractor and contracts check out the FAQ from
alt.computer.consultants 
http://patriot.net/~keeper/thekeep/business/acc_faq.html

On 5 Sep 2003 06:59:58 GMT, SolarCat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>After applying and interviewing for a Marketing Director position at a
>small high-tech company, I was told they've decided not to fund a
>full-time position now but may wish me to work with them as a
>consultant on specific projects. I'm open to such an arrangement, but
>having never consulted in this field I'd like some feedback on what
>rates might be considered standard and/or reasonable under the
>circumstances.
>
>For the sake of argument, let's say that the full-time position would
>have paid $80,000. That would be $40/hour based on a standard working
>year. Add the benefits that a self employed person must provide for
>him/herself plus the other costs of part-time self employment, and it
>seems to me that twice that, $80/hour, could easily be justified. On
>the other hand, I know that the company views this in part as a kind
>of internship in their industry, with which I am not familiar. And
>they're trying to save money with the consulting arrangement. I
>suppose another potential complication might be the idea of
>per-project fees rather than hourly.
>
>Add this all up and I'm uncertain what to ask for or agree to. Any
>thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.