Re: FN-FORUM: My Moan for the day..

date posted 3rd August 2007 14:27

Something that came to mind :

You mentioned that they normally pick up things in a day.

Would it be feasible to split your course into may be 5 2-hour
sessions spread over a week or two.

Attending 5 different sessions to pick up something, may pose as a
barrier to some people ?

At least they would have to miss 5 half days worth of work, which
should feel good from your perspective ;)

cheers...



On 3 Aug 2007 13:42:20 -0000, [EMAIL REMOVED]
[EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> As we are on a slightly similar topic here is my dilema! I am in the
> middle of writing new courseware (and learning )for myself. As a freelance
> trainer I don't get paid for this ..and I have no problen with this late
> night work.
>
> Later this year I will be delivering this for training companies on a
> daily rate. My daily rate should reflect this work (creating lesson plans
> and learning the S/w etc) but it rarely does. Here is what usually
> happens. The training companies stick their own trainers (or other
> freelancers) an my courses. Some are 'straight up' about it some are sly.
> They watch and learn and upskill in no time from my training usually a
> day. Of course because they did not have the cost (time/money) they now
> compete with me, on price. So I'm effectively training my competition. I
> can't dictate to the training companies which delegates should be on my
> courses. If I raise my rates they will just get someone cheaper (and yes I
> know below standard). For some conpanies Figures and Now are more
> important than Brand Building.
>
> Now! that feels a lot better..I've got that off my chest,where was that
> queue for the grumpy old men!
>
> Don't bother with this thread I was just having a rant.
>
>
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