Apr 30, 2021 04:31:02 AM by Carla M
Hi there, I tried to start an agency before but had to drop it because when I send proposals, I thought only the business manager can directly communicate with the client. However, what was happening is that the client would respond to the proposal and the freelancer can see it and respond to it. They then talk about the job and the freelancer declines it without negotiating first.
Is there a way that the interview gets through the business manager only? I want to restart the agency but I am not sure how to remedy this problem. Do I have to make them all exclusive members?
Thank you!
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Apr 30, 2021 05:40:19 AM by Aleksandar D
Hi Carla,
Clients can always contact their hired agency freelancers via messages. You can choose chat access levels within your agency.
I suggest that you check this help article for more information about agency settings and permissions.
Thank you.
Apr 30, 2021 05:40:19 AM by Aleksandar D
Hi Carla,
Clients can always contact their hired agency freelancers via messages. You can choose chat access levels within your agency.
I suggest that you check this help article for more information about agency settings and permissions.
Thank you.
Apr 30, 2021 10:33:22 PM by Carla M
Hi Aleksandar, so them being "exclusive" or "non-exclusive" doesn't have anything to do with it?
The "agency" includes the clients? Does this mean they cannot contact the client and vice versa? Of course, I want them to be able to discuss work details but I just don't want the freelancer to be joining in on the interview process. It's the critical part and as the business manager, I want to handle that part myself. Once we've secured the contract, I think clients will want to have direct contact with the freelancers. Sorry, I am just so lost with this whole agency thing and there isn't a lot of information online.
Apr 30, 2021 11:19:46 PM by Joanne P
Hi Carla,
The agency member's access to chat will depend on the chat permission you have set them to. Please check the help article that Aleksandar shared with you for more information.