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by blickentwapft 2136 days ago
The way to set your fee is to decide on a rate that is fair.

Neither too high nor too low. A fee that you think is reasonable.

When someone asks your fee, you say.... “this is my fee. I think it is fair. I do good work. I don’t overcharge. I know there are cheaper people out there but that’s not where I am positioned. You are welcome to work with the cheapest.

If you want good work at a fair price then I am happy to work with you but I cannot discount my rate because it’s not commercially practical for me to do that.”

If you lose the potential client then that is fine . Do not chase them with lower prices. Wait for the clients who agree with you.

When clients insist on some concession, some discount, then give it only in return for something else, like up front payment. Don’t concede discounts for nothing.

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"Don’t concede discounts for nothing" This is a great advice. Thank you.