topcatny
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A former boss contacted me recently and asked me if I would do a small consulting project for him. The project is to develop a business plan for a new apparel line a major apparel brand wants to launch in Fall 2009. The work is the easy part, I've worked on this type of project throughout my career. The only difference is it has always been a part of my job to do so, this is a side project that he wants me to come up with a fee that the company would pay me. Any suggestions as to what I should charge? I don't really know what the going rate should be.
A couple of things to consider:
1. While I am currently employed there are no competition issues. I recently made the move to enterprise software sales, selling to retailers and apparel/footwear manufacturers.
2. I do not like my new job and see it as a bad fit for my skills and personality. I am hoping to make the move back to wholesale apparel/footwear sales in the near future.
3. I never wanted to leave the company that I would be doing this project for. I was put in an awkward position within the corporation and got caught up in an internal power struggle. Unfortunately for me all my advocates have clout in all other areas of the corporation. While they were upset that my position was eliminated they couldn't or wouldn't step in to stop it from happening.
Anyone have any good suggestions or ideas?
A couple of things to consider:
1. While I am currently employed there are no competition issues. I recently made the move to enterprise software sales, selling to retailers and apparel/footwear manufacturers.
2. I do not like my new job and see it as a bad fit for my skills and personality. I am hoping to make the move back to wholesale apparel/footwear sales in the near future.
3. I never wanted to leave the company that I would be doing this project for. I was put in an awkward position within the corporation and got caught up in an internal power struggle. Unfortunately for me all my advocates have clout in all other areas of the corporation. While they were upset that my position was eliminated they couldn't or wouldn't step in to stop it from happening.
Anyone have any good suggestions or ideas?