Great idea, Chatty. Thank you. I will also see a career counselor at the university where I'm employed as well as put my own research skills to work since I have a bit more direction and definition of what my skills will offer this project.

I received several proposals from Market Analysis groups the last few days. I see how they itemize each study, travel expense, time and print material/professional opinions/communication.

One company even sent a sample market study. The presentation is extremely professional. The paper stock, glossy pics, the medium in which the company has presented and will present in, the detailed study...all worth the 9-13k. One company sent me a two page contract that need some major revisions with a much lower cost of 3k.

I'm basically doing these same things but from another angle. The very angle that will be dependant upon him getting the franshise contract or not. Although he has the $$, I have to present/sell him with my representation.

Yes, I do need proper compensation.

Watch out! A Boomer on the road 2 success here!

[ April 01, 2005, 09:38 PM: Message edited by: Sugaree ]