With a bitter taste in my mouth I had suddenly come to realise that the consultancy work I was providing for agencies and consultancies, was being charged out for vastly inflated amounts: sometimes up to 200% over and above the rate I was being paid.
My initial thoughts are unprintable and I can see that for very short term jobs, then a premium may have to be charged to cover the initial sales involvement, the administration and the QA function if only using a small number of consultants.
On looking into the figures, realising that a consultant’s daily rate has been driven down by about a third over the last year, I have resolved to champion a better rate for consultants and providing an excellent service for the client at a realistic price.
I have calculated that, compared to some consultancies (not including the big 4) then costs can be cut by about 30% and thus giving an edge to my projects, whilst still using the same consultants who would do the same job for the same clients. The difference is that the consultants would earn a fair daily rate, the client would be paying a better rate and therefore look favourably for further work or alternatively get a longer contract agreement and everyone is happy.
If you want to join me in this development period, which is rapidly taking hold, please contact me by sending your CV and contact details to me at md@cei-compliance-limited.co.uk
If you are a budget holder and looking to engage a consultancy for your company please contact me at the same email address, md@cei-compliance-limited.co.uk , with your requirements.
