Respect goes two ways
I want to add - I am now the contractor - and have been the IT Manager contracting out. # I see respect as a two way street and did when i contracted work out to others.
# If I had to cancel in less than 24hrs, I'd offer to pay a fee to cover the contractors costs such as late cancellation fees for equipment etc.
# I also showed my respect by processing their bills as soon as they arrived on my desk.
# I also made sure that when a department wanted work done,(ie cable a new office layout) that the scope of work was finalised before the contractor came on site.
# I genuinely put thought into the Contractors situation and our business relationship, I wanted it to prosper to both our advantage.
I have had clients who dont care about how they treat contractors to their firm. I am happy to give that work to my competitors. I just think we shouldnt do everything at all costs for a customer. My contractors looked after me nicely due to the way I treated them - and I'd like it that way now that I have moved to the other side of the fence. I know you may loose a client who wants to spend big bucks - but me personally - I am happy to take a smaller chunk with someone who respects the quality of service I provide.,
