{"id":16352,"date":"2022-08-09T21:21:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T21:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/?p=16352"},"modified":"2025-07-02T16:28:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T21:28:01","slug":"technician-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/technician-fees","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons why technicians pay Field Nation a 10% fee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Technicians frequently ask us about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/pricing-and-insurance\">Field Nation pricing<\/a>. Why do we charge technicians 10 percent of work order value? What do the fees include?<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we\u2019ll walk through 10 aspects of our marketplace that benefit technicians.<\/p>\n<a name=\"1-built-in-marketing-and-sales\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"1-built-in-marketing-and-sales\"><strong>1. Built-in marketing and sales<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Field Nation has more IT service work available than any other platform, with more than 1.3 million work orders each year across the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n<a name=\"2-24-7-365-online-or-phone-support\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"2-24-7-365-online-or-phone-support\"><strong>2. 24\/7\/365 online or phone support\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Field Nation is proud to offer 24\/7\/365 support. When unexpected issues happen, our team of experts can help with anything from using the Field Nation app to settling a dispute with a customer.<\/p>\n<a name=\"3-a-team-dedicated-to-your-success\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"3-a-team-dedicated-to-your-success\"><strong>3. A team dedicated to your success<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When technicians are successful, we\u2019re successful. Field Nation has a dedicated Provider Success team whose sole focus is to help our community find value and grow their businesses on Field Nation. This team focuses on the technician experience of the platform, creating best practices and how-to content so you can achieve your business objectives.<\/p>\n<a name=\"4-no-need-to-worry-about-contracts\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"4-no-need-to-worry-about-contracts\"><strong>4. No need to worry about contracts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Working without a written agreement can be costly. That\u2019s why many independent contractors rely on contracts. Contractors often need to decide whether to spend the money to have a lawyer draw up a contract or create their own contract, putting themselves at risk. When you work on Field Nation, you can rest assured that you and your customers operate under the same Terms of Service.<\/p>\n<a name=\"5-simplify-your-taxes\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"5-simplify-your-taxes\"><strong>5. Simplify your taxes\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, independent contractors need an IRS 1099 form for every client. With Field Nation, you get one 1099 for all work completed on the Field Nation platform, no matter how many clients you have. This adds up to less paperwork and fewer hassles during tax season!<\/p>\n<a name=\"6-technology-that-makes-work-easier\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"6-technology-that-makes-work-easier\"><strong>6. Technology that makes work easier<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Field Nation has more than 20 software engineers and product managers exclusively focused on building a great platform for our technician community. The Field Nation app does everything from scanning barcodes to collecting digital signatures. Field Nation\u2019s web experience includes Provider Insights, allowing you to generate work order and expense reports that you can export into applications like Excel. Our product delivery team continuously researches tools like these to enhance your experience.<\/p>\n<a name=\"7-no-need-to-invoice-clients\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"7-no-need-to-invoice-clients\"><strong>7. No need to invoice clients<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Are you tracking your time manually? Do you spend countless hours generating and sending invoices? With Field Nation, you save time on administrative tasks, and you don\u2019t have to create or send invoices to your clients.<\/p>\n<a name=\"8-get-paid-automatically\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"8-get-paid-automatically\"><strong>8. Get paid automatically<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Get paid automatically through Field Nation every Friday by PayPal or direct deposit.\u00a0There\u2019s no need to chase down payments and worry about if or when you\u2019ll see them.\u00a0Work orders clearly list payment terms, and terms begin as soon as work is approved. Approximately 45% of work orders on the Field Nation platform are approved within one day of completion, and 90% of work orders are approved within nine days.<\/p>\n<a name=\"9-earn-recognition-for-stand-out-performance\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"9-earn-recognition-for-stand-out-performance\"><strong>9. Earn recognition for stand-out performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We want your hard work to be recognized and for you to get more work because of your outstanding performance. On top of reviews and ratings, we\u2019ve added features like the Reliability and Timeliness Scores to show clients that you\u2019re dependable.<\/p>\n<a name=\"10-grow-your-business\" class=\"fldn-table-of-contents-anchor\"><\/a><h2 id=\"10-grow-your-business\"><strong>10. Grow your business.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to expand your business, you have the option to start a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.fieldnation.com\/s\/article\/What-is-a-Service-Company#:~:text=Some%20primary%20benefits%20are%3A,to%20cover%20the%20new%20resource\">Service Company<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 a group of technicians who perform work under one company. By employing multiple technicians, you can take on exponentially more work, including new geographies and types of work!<\/p>\n<p>Ready to get started?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fieldnation.com\/signup\">Create a free account<\/a>\u00a0to begin requesting work orders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Technicians frequently ask us about\u00a0Field Nation pricing. Why do we charge technicians 10 percent of work order value? What do the fees include? In this blog, we\u2019ll walk through 10 aspects of our marketplace that benefit technicians. 1. 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