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

date posted 3rd August 2007 14:39

Great Idea but unfortunately the training companies would not buy courses
from me in 2 hour chunks. Not cost effective (ie they can't make enough
money!)

Have a great weekend all








> 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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