Hello Folks,

I have created a specialized online ads service where I post ads for specialized technicians for approximately $180 paid by employee seeking labs. Through this service I am building a database of job seeking technicians who are open to hew opportunities. Some of these candidates are high level "key technicians" who are looking for advancement. This inexpensive service is acceptable to some employer labs, however some labs want special "Key Person" technicians of higher ability and are willing to wait for the right person. To help find these key people I wish to offer a higher level of service and utilize my growing database of technicians (and my time in facilitation). I need to figure out a formula that pays for my services along the way and an additional fee once they hire or do a deal with one of my candidates. The reason for this is that many labs once they find an ideal candidate through me will do whatever they can to avoid paying me. Key people in this industry are paid in the order of $80,000/year. Also I am not sure what a reasonable fee for my services would be. Any comments will be much appreciated.