Arb agency or Freelance database on arbtalk

[woody1]

The thread about starting an arb agency is going a bit off track... however how many of you would subscribe to a freelance worker database if it was available on arbtalk?

 

My thought was freelancers out there could subscribe for a nominal fee (like a tenner) and have their location, credentials, equipment listed along with references from other members etc.

 

The employment section is great, but if looking for work, you have to repeatedly post to keep yourself up there.

 

I'd be interested to know opinions.

[treequip]

It’s a fine idea, but location needs to be area covered and listing kit needs to have safeguards built in.

[woody1]

Just a rough idea! I'd like to think there maybe something in it though!

[RobRainford]

Equipment lists shouldn't be shown if there's a security issue IMO, it should be dealt with when contact is made in private. If it is shown then it should be general as possible.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

No need to list gear IMO. If someone says there a climber I'd assume they have climbing gear and appropriate saw.

 

As an employer I think this directory/agency is a great idea. After the gypos, the biggest threat to my business, and source of aggravation is staff. Freelancers are so much more motivated and reliable.

[Gnarlyoak]

Sounds like a fine idea, I would definately put my name down for it.

 

Just out of curiosity though, why would you be looking for a nominal subscription fee? Do members have to pay a nominal fee to list something on the Trading Place forum, or the firewood directory?

 

Who would be expexted to pay the subscription fee, the freelancers themselves or the potential employers, or both?

 

Other than getting your name on a list in a seperate area, what do we get for our money? If it is just a name on a list in another area, then I may as well just advertise my availability in the employment section as I do now for free.

 

Not having a go, I like the idea in principle, but whats the added value in relation to, or over and above using the already established employment section?

 

Cheers,

Rick

[ben lightfoot]

I think the added value would be potentially more work as potential employers could just find someone in their area instead of trawling through threads. I would be interested in this idea.

[Steve Bullman]

Just out of curiosity though, why would you be looking for a nominal subscription fee? Do members have to pay a nominal fee to list something on the Trading Place forum, or the firewood directory?

 

In answer to those 2 questions.......No, the trading forum is currently free but I shall be closing it in due course in favour of arbtrader. Yes members do pay to be listed in the firewood directory

[Billy68]

£10 is a small price to pay to get work better that sitting at home the forum needs money to expand i bet it dosent run on fresh air

Edited May 10, 2011 by Billy68

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

No need to list gear IMO. If someone says there a climber I'd assume they have climbing gear and appropriate saw.

 

As an employer I think this directory/agency is a great idea. After the gypos, the biggest threat to my business, and source of aggravation is staff. Freelancers are so much more motivated and reliable.

 

aint that the truth