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  1. zoobi

    Finders Fees

    Hi ajack1, I will definitely get that resolved asap, very good advice! Thanks!
  2. zoobi

    Finders Fees

    Hey everyone! Firstly thanks for all the replies and valuable insight! I really appreciate it... In the end I decided to go alone rather, as has been strongly mentioned in this thread it had to be that way! RacingAz - I wasn't the one in the partnership displaying the naivety as I was...
  3. zoobi

    Finders Fees

    Ok after chatting throughout today and throwing around ideas we haven't really gotten anywhere. He says he will do 50% of the work in the evenings and on weekends. I can't see this being possible and even if it was it would delay project times somewhat. However, if this was the case and the...
  4. zoobi

    Finders Fees

    See his thinking is he has more contacts than I and will bring in more work. My skill-set in terms of the actual work is stronger than his. So those are our different standpoints. I am asking for more fee allocation to the work/labour portion of a project and he is set on keeping it as he has...
  5. zoobi

    Finders Fees

    rowingengineer : I'm not averse to the idea of the finders fee in general but think there should be a time limit to it so that it functions as incentive to get the company up and running and then falls away once things are ticking. On a side note. What if the finders fee was to be dropped out...
  6. zoobi

    Finders Fees

    Thanks for both of your replies. fasboater I am able to make the finders fee as well. Its just with our situation I see the finders fee a little more geared to support my partner as he won't be able to commit as much to the work portion. So in combining your responses a possible 'best' way...
  7. zoobi

    Finders Fees

    Thanks for the reply casseopeia. You see we're currently figuring out how to structure things financially taking into account our differing situations. We are both in agreement that whatever we decide on will be in force for 6-12months so that adjustments can be made as things progress. I'm...
  8. zoobi

    Finders Fees

    Hi all, I've searched for information regarding a partnership and finders fees being applied to work brought in by either partner. I found and have read this thread - http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=260385 My situation is slightly different so would like your opinions on this...

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