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Frequently Asked Questions: FREELANCERS

How much will General Post cost me?
As a standard, we charge a commission on all work we bring to you. This is an all-inclusive, Admin, Booking, Billing, etc. fee. Demo reels will be posted on the website. We like to think it is good value for money. Before deciding please read our terms and conditions posted under downloads on this site.
If you are established in the market and bring your old clients with you, we'll charge you a lesser fee for the admin and billing.

Is there a signing fee?. What are the up front costs? Are there any monthly or annual fee's?
There is no signing fee. No upfront costs. The only time General post will cost you is once it finds you work. You then pay a commission (check with a staff member how much). If we find you No work, you pay No fee's

Why should I sign up With General Post?

  • General Post Freelancers work more.
  • General Post will shield you from most of the financial discussion, rate negotiations and admin hassles of being a creative freelancer. It allows you to concentrate on the work.
  • It will allow you to be strong in negotiating rates ( we handle the tough stuff).
  • It gives you access to the bigger picture. We can tell you who is doing what, when to whom. Accurate reliable information.
  • Sometimes one member is requested for a job, can't do it and we get to recommend another. You may benefit from this spill over.
  • We can pursue jobs you have heard of and want to do.
  • It broadens your client base. We'll introduce you to new clients. Often freelancers get stuck in a rut and work for the same handful of clients, which might not always be what you want.
  • We'll help you with strategic guidance and advice to build your career.
  • You can PLAN more effectively with our help.
  • However busy you are there are times that your appetite for work may increase. General Post maintains a constant presence amongst client and you will benefit from the constant workflow generated by the General Post brand strength.

Must I sign up exclusively with General Post?
No, Not at this time.
We only insist on being your only agent. We can not rep you if some-one else does too. Apart from that you are welcome to still land and administer your own work. If we introduce you to a client and they call you direct after that we expect you to do the right thing and let us handle the booking. Please call us and pass it through.
so welcome aboard and thank you for joining our roster of top end freelancers.
What about medical aid, pension and benefits?
General post is not the freelancer's employer. We do not have a benefit scheme for freelancers. We can however assist you in finding solutions to these questions. We have no financial interest in these fields.

Will I be guaranteed an income?
No. Due to the nature of the industry we can make no guarantees of how many days you'll work or how much you will earn. We can however offer the raised profile of a professional with an agent dealing on their behalf. We believe this gives you the edge. Furthermore, because we only get income from work we place you in, it is in our interest to keep you as busy as you want to be. Remember, you only pay General Post when we find you work.

Will I be guaranteed payment if the client defaults?
No. General Post is a comission earning admin service. We can help up to a point with debt collecting (and the majority of times this is not an issue) but if the client defaults, refuses to pay or goes out of bussiness or for any other reason does not pay, we can not take on the burden of the payment.
However, we shall hand them over to debt collectors if payment is not made. We are vigorous in our pursuit of timely payment.
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