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Read the top 10 Field Nation tips for independent contractors to get the most out of your work. Art Jenkin, the Field Nation Director of Accounts, gives his professional opinion on the tricks that will help you grow your business, build lasting relationships with other industry professionals, and get more work done on the Field Nation platform.

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Page 1: Top 10 Field Nation Tips for Independent Contractors
Page 2: Top 10 Field Nation Tips for Independent Contractors

Send a message along with your request for the work that states your interest,

experience, etc. It always helps to be positive!

Page 3: Top 10 Field Nation Tips for Independent Contractors

Avoid sending a message that

criticizes a work order, payment

terms, or other items listed. Of

course, pointing out something

that is missing or inaccurate is

constructive. Use the messaging

capability of the Field Nation

platform to ask a question or place

a counter offer. Keep it simple and

professional.

Page 4: Top 10 Field Nation Tips for Independent Contractors

Although many buyers also

like to see a drug test, having

a background check will

boost your work

opportunities significantly –

you would be surprised how

many buyers do not consider

requests from service

providers without one.

Page 5: Top 10 Field Nation Tips for Independent Contractors

If a Spend Limit Increase is necessary, be sure to get the authorization recorded in

the work order along with the authorizers name and date. Enter a message in the

work order. Better yet, have the person authorizing the increase to enter it. Call

Field Nation Support for assistance if needed.

Page 6: Top 10 Field Nation Tips for Independent Contractors

Make sure you have all the tools on hand to do the job. This may seem obvious,

but a surprising number of providers miss the part in a work order about “needing

a 10-foot ladder” and show up onsite unprepared. Read through a work order

thoroughly to ensure you’re fully equipped.

Page 7: Top 10 Field Nation Tips for Independent Contractors

Relationship management is vital

for continued work with all buyers.

Successful relationship building

often leads to inclusion on a

buyer’s Preferred Provider Network.

Providers are able to see who a

buyer is after one successful

engagement – this is why it is

always important to exceed

expectations on those first-time

work orders.

Page 8: Top 10 Field Nation Tips for Independent Contractors

Ask the buyer to place you on

their Preferred Provider

Network. That way, the next

time you request a job from

them, they will see you listed

as a technician they trust. This

will give you the advantage of

getting assigned or even

receiving directly routed work

orders.

Page 9: Top 10 Field Nation Tips for Independent Contractors

Watch that pay rate!

Do you understand

what it means? Is it

per hour or per

device? Is it a fixed

pay or blended? Be

sure you read the pay

rate closely and

understand what it

means.

Page 10: Top 10 Field Nation Tips for Independent Contractors

Pictures are your friend; especially

before and after pictures. These

document working and repair

conditions and remove uncertainty,

question and doubt. There are many

vendors that go in and out of locations,

so be sure to take pictures if possible;

even if it’s not required. Remember

that you may not be allowed to take

pictures inside government buildings.

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The key to work opportunities and new

engagement is your profile. This is

what sells you and your services to a

buyer. Make sure you have your

“About” section completely filled out. A

provider with a completed profile is

always a sure bet to be selected and

assigned over someone who has no

picture, little information or skillsets

listed.

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There are many service providers working through Field Nation that are making

$80,000, $90,000 or $100,000 per year and more. These are the providers who never a

“No Call, No Show.” They never argue, never cancel late, or act/dress unprofessionally.

Instead, they are the providers who follow the buyer’s guidelines and Field Nation

policies. They manage their work load and maintain a professional demeanor at all

times.

These are the providers who win!

They are the ones who get the most work, have great Relationship Management skills

that work in their favor across the board, and get the most from their association with

Field Nation.

They are getting business done, the Field Nation way!

Page 13: Top 10 Field Nation Tips for Independent Contractors

Get a Background Check.

Keep It Constructive.

Send a Message.

Document and Authorize SLIs

Be Prepared.

Build Relationships.

Pursue the PPNs.

Understand the Pay Rate.

Take Pictures.

Complete Your Profile.