How do you pay your employees?

[LeMarque]

I recently opened my shop and have tried hiring a few 'helpers'; to do the vacuuming, glass and sometimes, just to check out their quality of work, the entire car.

So, if, say a Subaru Forester comes in that hasn't seen a detail in years with rubber mats, carpet floor mats, a cargo mat, plastic bumpers, trim, etc.; that can be a really time consuming job. Were talking full interior exterior detail.

I've tried paying guys by the hour but end up losing money.

My question is, do any of you pay a percent of the total job cost or some such method of compensation?

If so, I'd really appreciate knowing your formula.

[Flash Gordon]

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[Flash Gordon]

I recently opened my shop and have tried hiring a few 'helpers'; to do the vacuuming, glass and sometimes, just to check out their quality of work, the entire car.

So, if, say a Subaru Forester comes in that hasn't seen a detail in years with rubber mats, carpet floor mats, a cargo mat, plastic bumpers, trim, etc.; that can be a really time consuming job. Were talking full interior exterior detail.

I've tried paying guys by the hour but end up losing money.

My question is, do any of you pay a percent of the total job cost or some such method of compensation?

If so, I'd really appreciate knowing your formula.

If you're doing high volume (10 a day) I would pay 65% of gross. Kinda like the way hairdressers do. Give your employees room for advancment (they're going to take it anyway). If they land their own client, take 35% (they supply supplies) for use of your space. Try and be as helpful as you can and they'll appreciate you more

[LeMarque]

If you're doing high volume (10 a day) I would pay 65% of gross. Kinda like the way hairdressers do. Give your employees room for advancment (they're going to take it anyway). If they land their own client, take 35% (they supply supplies) for use of your space. Try and be as helpful as you can and they'll appreciate you more

Thanks for the input.

It's close to what I was thinking; 30% of gross. Plus they get tips...

[Flash Gordon]

Thanks for the input.

It's close to what I was thinking; 30% of gross. Plus they get tips...

Of course (tips)

I would try to limit the amount of time your help spends talking with the customer. Thats your job

[Flash Gordon]

Oh, and your welcome!

[wgilles]

I work for ADP...give me a call

[Flash Gordon]

I work for ADP...give me a call

What is ADP?

[FUNX650]

I recently opened my shop and have tried hiring a few 'helpers'; to do the vacuuming, glass and sometimes, just to check out their quality of work, the entire car.

So, if, say a Subaru Forester comes in that hasn't seen a detail in years with rubber mats, carpet floor mats, a cargo mat, plastic bumpers, trim, etc.; that can be a really time consuming job. Were talking full interior exterior detail.

I've tried paying guys by the hour but end up losing money.

My question is, do any of you pay a percent of the total job cost or some such method of compensation?

If so, I'd really appreciate knowing your formula.

I work for ADP...give me a call

@OP...

Hopefully wgilles and his ADP services will also be able to assist/educate you on business expenses/deductions...such as Worker's Comp. and other insurances/benefits, that just may be required of you, having a 'Detailing Business' in your State, to provide for employees...and even yourself!

A PM to Ago forum member B&B Tennessee might be a worthwhile venture as well.



Bob

[Flash Gordon]

@OP...

Hopefully wgilles and his ADP services will also be able to assist/educate you on business expenses/deductions...such as Worker's Comp. and other insurances/benefits, that just may be required of you, having a 'Detailing Business' in your State, to provide for employees...and even yourself!

A PM to Ago forum member B&B Tennessee might be a worthwhile venture as well.



Bob

You can avoid all this by paying them as independent contractors