Looking to expand

[jools]

I have been running my own letting and management agency from home for the last year and have 3 years' experience as a landlord. I feel now is the time to expand my business. I am actively seeking premises etc, however I need some advice on staffing. I know I would need a secretary, and I would like to employ an experienced sales negotiator but I have no idea what kind of salary I would need to pay him/her. The going rate around my area seems to be a salary of £12,000 - £17,000 + commission. What kind of commission does a sales negotiator normally earn? I'm really not sure of how this side of it all works. Also, I would need some sort of accounts/payroll clerk to assist with keeping track of the commissions etc. Can anyone give me any advice on how I go about all this or point me in the right direction where I could find out more on the sort of staff I would need to employ for a letting agency. Forgive me for sounding naive and for all the questions!

[Paul_f]

Contact Business Link through your local council.

[Rooftile]

Depends on where about’s you are in the UK. Here in the South East, Lettings Neg’s would expect a package inc commission of between £17 and £22k depending on experience. They may also expect a car allowance.

Would you need an accounts payroll clerk? Sage Payroll software does the job well and you could use a spread sheet or specialist lettings software for commissions etc.