Hey Arron: I think 5-10% percent is fair on all referrals. Really it depends on the transaction and how much business they bring in. Maybe you start them at 5% of every sale and bump if they are consistent in their efforts. Whatever you decide, make it consistent. You might even think of telling your customers, that you will pay a 10% referral fee for bringing in new business that results in a sale over say... a few hundred dollars. Heck, I tell all my friends that too ;). I will pay them for brining in business. - - - - - - - - John Yaglenski Levelbest Embroidery I: <http://www.levelbest.com/> www.levelbestembroidery.com P: 301.591.2481 / 888.229.1779 F: 501-631-4544 This e-mail message and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify Levelbest, immediately -- by replying to this message or by sending an e-mail to <mailto:john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> john@xxxxxxxxxxxxx -- and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. _____ From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Itchin To Stitch Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 2:22 PM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Re: Business question I don't have employees but I would say this one is a gem to have if they are marketing for you. You might want to sit down with this employee and tell them you really appreciate their efforts. "Thanks" in general will go a long way. Then ask your employee the question you asked here, what do they think is fair? You must also have a glimmer of an idea of what you might offer so with this in mind and the employee's input you should be able to come up with something that will continue to make you a profit and keep this employee working for you and bringing in customers. Wendy Solomonson Itchin' To Stitch Arlington, MN (507)964-2224 ----- Original Message ----- From: Jstgrma@xxxxxxx To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 9:15 AM Subject: [amayausers] Business question I could use some help with a business question... I have a part time person that is bringing in clients and business. Do any of you give a commission or bonus for accounts that employees bring in? How much? I'm not sure how to handle this. Thanks in advance for your help! Karen Embroidery Plus