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I would check around to see what others are charging and set my rates around the same.
posted by
Ca88andra
on July 21, 2005 at 4:29 AM
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I would say definitely no less than $30 but you offer a good and fast service right? So you are worth that (and probably much more) but I know it's hard when you are starting out. It is just as important not to quote too cheaply because then people wonder why you don't value yourself.
The other thing you can do is leave clients room for manouver by offering them a package of work - ie you could write a set of releases per month for a fee which works out to be a discount on your normal rate.
Ie recently I gave a monthly fee to someone but I have given them room for manouver by saying that if they want to spread it out to six weeks.
posted by
Azur
on July 20, 2005 at 7:13 PM
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Thanks Ben-
Smart idea! I will definitely keep that in mind. I really would love to develop my own business from scratch :-D
posted by
DancesWithWords
on July 20, 2005 at 6:59 PM
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Dances,
I guess that would be a fair average of your perceived worth of &40/hr. The amount clients pay depends on their budget. The expensive mags pay a higher range of hundreds. Maybe you should also aim for the better clients. Good luck.
Ben.
posted by
A-and-B
on July 20, 2005 at 6:50 PM
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Thanks you guys...
Good advice. I don't want to lose any clients on either side of the equation. Do either of you have a numerical figure suggestion? I was thinking perhaps $25/hr... is that asking too much?
posted by
DancesWithWords
on July 20, 2005 at 6:39 PM
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Dances,
You may get more business initially with cheaper fees but there are many consequences. You may not give your best as you feel shortchanged. It is very tough to revise your charges later as clients are unpredictable. Some people think cheap is not good so it turns them off. How about a reasonable, fair charge?
Ben
posted by
A-and-B
on July 20, 2005 at 6:37 PM
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Dances--a good rule is be a little under the going
rate for the first year or so, get established, then if you are getting more work than you can handle at that rate, raise it.
posted by
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on July 20, 2005 at 6:36 PM
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