Re: Compensation based on Percentage of total Internet sales.

With the greatest of respect to your choice, Brian, why on earth would you
want a deal that gives you "a percentage of sales from the site that will
not exceed the "actual" cost + a little (for the hassle) of the site"

If I accepted a deal like this, I would expect to be paid like a venture
capitalist. I would be looking for many times the value of my work if the
site was truly successful. And that's the problem here. As soon as the
client starts having to pay out some serious money, they are going to want
to wriggle out of the deal. Sure, good intentions exist at first. But money
is very compelling.

Malcolm Smart


----- Original Message -----
From: Brian V Bonini <brian(at)livenet.net>
To: HWG Business <hwg-business(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2000 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: Compensation based on Percentage of total Internet sales.


> I've done this but only as a favor and because
> I feel the site will generate a lot of revenue.
>
> We did it like this;
> I took the actual value of the site
> then figured out the least I wanted
> to be paid for it.
> I received a small deposit from them, enough
> to cover my expenses.
> Now I get a percentage of sales from the site
> that will not exceed the "actual" cost + a little
> (for the hassle) of the site for a 2 year period.
> After two years I am due at least the minimum
> for the site.
> Hope that made sense.
> Also, an iron clad contract will be a must........
>
> I should mention that I was very sure this business
> would blossom via the net and was very confident with
> the clients desire to embrace this and really be
> aggressive with it.
>
> However, I would not have done the entire site on the
> basis of only getting paid if they get paid.
>
> -Brian
> ***********
>
> >Has any member here had a potential client suggest Compensation based on
a
> >percentage of total Internet sales, instead of the typical hourly rate
for
> >entire design?
> >
>
>

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