Hello from a newbie

[SteveTalaga]

...I work in procurement consulting/training and used to be based out of HK. When we are ready to return to Asia I am hoping that my old outfit will assist me in setting up an office in the Phils although an ex clent of mine is already looking to establish a niche procurement consultancy in the hospitality sector and I am assisting him from here with bid prep and such tasks. If he is successful we may be able to work together...

HI - I also work in consulting and training but I'm on the telecoms side of things. Good look with setting up your RP based business - Hope it goes well for you.

...How do you find getting paid by filipino businesses? and what kind of day rates can you command?

I don't have a problem getting paid by Filipino businesses because I don't normally work for Filipino businesses - Most of my clients are overseas, mainly in Africa. When I have worked for Filipino businesses, generally they want the work for free - always wanting huge discounts with the promise of bigger orders in the future etc etc - hence I focussed my marketing elsewhere (less hassle). The day rates now are a lot less than they were 10 years ago. Nowadays its about 60% of what I was charged out at 10 years ago - so much for inflation!!

...Good luck with business and and your love life

Thanks - Good luck with yours