{"id":16006,"date":"2020-07-29T21:29:02","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T21:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/technician-fees\/"},"modified":"2025-02-03T04:19:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T09:19:48","slug":"technician-fees-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/technician-fees-why","title":{"rendered":"Why does Field Nation charge 10 percent?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technicians frequently ask us about <a href=\"\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Field Nation pricing<\/a>. Why do we charge technicians 10 percent of work order value? What do the fees include?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we\u2019ll walk through six aspects of our marketplace that benefit technicians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a name=\"1-access-to-opportunities\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"1-access-to-opportunities\"><strong>1. Access to opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By working with Field Nation, you have access to opportunities that would be difficult or impossible to find on your own. Our marketplace allows you to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Find work with new companies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. More than 7,000+ companies use our marketplace to find technicians.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Find new types of work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can request work assignments for over <a href=\"\/industries-served\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">20 service types<\/a>, including networking, telecom, point of sale, cabling, and many more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Market yourself without extra advertising costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Creating a profile allows you to <a href=\"\/insights\/improve-your-profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">showcase your skills and impress potential clients<\/a>. Get broad exposure without spending time or money on marketing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Find more work.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An average of 23,000+ work orders are posted on our marketplace weekly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Gain flexibility and control. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose to work anytime, in any location, based on your interest and schedule.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a name=\"2-technology-to-make-work-easier\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"2-technology-to-make-work-easier\"><strong>2. Technology to make work easier<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FN-phone-app.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-14189 size-medium\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FN-phone-app-300x169.png\" alt=\"Field Nation app on a smartphone\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a>The Field Nation app and website make it easier to find and complete work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our mobile app is always up-to-date with the latest features and upgrades. The app allows you to request and manage your work, complete tasks, share updates, upload photos, message buyers, and talk to support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On our website, you can post your profile, skills, and certifications. Plus, you can rate companies and receive endorsements for soft skills, including communication, professionalism, preparation, and problem-solving. All of our reviews are blind, so buyers can\u2019t see your review of them before reviewing you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our technology is delivered by a dedicated team of engineers, product managers, and other technical employees. Nearly one-third of our employees work in product delivery. These employees are dedicated to maximizing the value of the Field Nation experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a name=\"3-help-whenever-you-need-it\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"3-help-whenever-you-need-it\"><strong>3. Help whenever you need it<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being an independent technician can be challenging. But it\u2019s easier with the Field Nation support team on your side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our platform allows you to communicate directly with clients to resolve simple questions or conflicts. If a conflict can\u2019t be resolved, our team is available 24\/7\/365 via phone or our support portal. When things go wrong such as payment issues or approval delays, we\u2019re here to support you.<\/span><\/p>\n<a name=\"4-quick-background-checks-and-drug-tests\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"4-quick-background-checks-and-drug-tests\"><strong>4.\u00a0 Quick background checks and drug tests<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technicians with current background and drug test screenings (completed within the last 12 months) are assigned two times more work orders and get paid twice as much than those without them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through Field Nation, you can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.fieldnation.com\/profile\/screenings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> request a background test, drug test, driving record check, or credit check<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through our platform. These screenings are ordered on your behalf through Checkr, our screening provider. For more information on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.fieldnation.com\/s\/article\/Completing-a-Background-and-Drug-Test\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to order one of these screenings, visit our support portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<a name=\"5-no-more-tax-or-invoicing-hassles\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"5-no-more-tax-or-invoicing-hassles\"><strong>5. No more tax or invoicing hassles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop worrying about collecting 1099 tax documents from all of your customers. Each year, you\u2019ll get one consolidated 1099 tax document from Field Nation for the work completed on our platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get paid once a week without the hassle of invoicing or following up with clients to collect payment. You\u2019ll receive payments via direct deposit or PayPal.<\/span><\/p>\n<a name=\"6-other-resources-to-make-you-more-successful\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"6-other-resources-to-make-you-more-successful\"><strong>6. Other resources to make you more successful<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/connections.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14190 size-full alignleft\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/connections-e1596055157752.png?_t=1596055158\" alt=\"Illustration of a connected brain\" width=\"200\" height=\"161\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We regularly post resources geared for technicians\u2014from <\/span><a href=\"\/insights\/improve-your-profile\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">profile tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"\/insights\/market-trends-for-techs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">industry insights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"\/insights\/on-site-safety\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onsite safety tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technicians are a critical part of our community. That\u2019s why our service comes bundled with so many extras to help you succeed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to get started? <\/span><a href=\"\/signup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a free account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to begin requesting work orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lots of technicians ask about Field Nation&#8217;s 10 percent fee. 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