Katiekoo
24-08-2011, 09:22 AM
I have a part timer who comes mon - thurs contracted hours plus some fridays (most at the moment). Which is fine as I have had space, but now I've had an enquiry for Fridays.
I have asked the part time family if they want to 'retain' the Fridays by paying a 50% retainer, making up to full fee if they use it. Is that the right thing to do? It could get expensive for them, Mum is a freelancer and doesn't know her work patterns in advance.
Should I just allow this much flexibility and keep the space open for part timer to be full time occasionally? They are a super family :)
I figure I'm running a business though and should maximise the spaces I have, I'm trying to become more 'business like' and make some money! Any help please! I am rubbish at the business bit :blush:
I have asked the part time family if they want to 'retain' the Fridays by paying a 50% retainer, making up to full fee if they use it. Is that the right thing to do? It could get expensive for them, Mum is a freelancer and doesn't know her work patterns in advance.
Should I just allow this much flexibility and keep the space open for part timer to be full time occasionally? They are a super family :)
I figure I'm running a business though and should maximise the spaces I have, I'm trying to become more 'business like' and make some money! Any help please! I am rubbish at the business bit :blush: