Most of the shows I'm able to do by myself. I have a few shows that I think it would be wise to hire a helper. What is the going rate these days?? A flate rate or commision.....or both. I would appreciate any advise.
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I have paid $12 per hour but not sure if that is similar to what others pay....think it also depends on how much is expected of the worker...
Thanks Annette and Pauline,I think for a show like Evanston I would agree with $12 per hour. It is a busy show so I feel that a extra person would be helpful. A quieter show I would probably pay a flat fee of $75 a day - if that show was successful, I would give them a little exra. Freinds of the family have offered to help me at the show. They were offering to do it as a favor, but it didn't seem like a firm committment. It would be like a stop by the show kind of a thing. I mentioned I would pay them something and now they seem to be more committed. I want to be fair so I needed to find out what other people pay. I sell jewelry and I know that I need someone to keep an eye on things when I busy. I heard about the problems the jewelers are having at the shows in the city. Does anyone else have advise on what to pay people.
Anita - I pay in kind with my work. I also tend to go for a pro rata system, so if the show is successful the helper gets more than for a very quiet show. Could that work for you?
Hi Connie,
I'm doing Evanston next weekend and a friend of the family has offered to help out. I know it would be more of a committment than a favor if I paid her. I want to be fair, but don't want to over pay. If anyone can give me advise, I would appreciate it.
Usually a flat rate for the day, or the entire show, or a per hour rate. I've heard great stories about helpers who were so useful. Craigslist has gotten people some good helpers. If you're doing a show in a university area I've heard the best responses. How much? Someone else will have to help on that.