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Do You Charge What You Should?It’s a question every new consultant dreads: “What’s your fee structure?” The answer to this question will have a profound impact on the future of your business. And almost all individuals in this situation make the same mistake: they charge too little. http://www.consulting-business.com/consulting-fees-do-you-charge-what-you-should.html
How to Get Paid What You're WorthWhen you worked full time, you got a regular paycheck. Now that you’re a freelancer, it’s a completely different ballgame. How do you set your rates? How to you respond to clients who want to pay you less than you think you’re worth? How does a woman ensure she gets equal pay? Heather R. Huhman, [...] 6 Steps to Raising Your Freelance IncomeRemember when you used to work full time? Every year, you were given a raise, albeit a nominal one. Getting a raise as a freelancer is a bit more difficult … but not impossible. Here are six steps to getting bigger projects, better clients, and increasing your bottom line. http://freelanceswitch.com/money/freelance-business-scaling/
10 Tips for Invoicing Your Clients ProfessionallyMost of us aren’t accountants … which makes it difficult for us to be spending our time writing invoices, tracking them, following up on payment, etc… With that in mind, here are some tips on how to make your invoicing process a little easier for you and a little more professional in the eyes of [...] How Much Should I Charge for My Freelance Services?Have you ever wondered just how much it would be fair to charge clients for your services? If you’re just getting started (or if you’re hoping to raise your hourly rate), you won’t want to miss this expert advice on setting a price for your services. http://lifehacker.com/5831776/how-much-should-i-charge-for-my-freelance-services
10 Ways To Get Paid On Time, Every TimeIt’s one of the biggest headaches of being self-employed: actually getting paid! In an effort to make things a little bit easier, this reporter I asked dozens of freelancers and small business owners for their top tips for getting paid on time. Here are 10 of the best. http://moneywatch.bnet.com/career-advice/blog/on-job/freelancers-small-business-owners-10-ways-to-get-paid-on-time-every-time/1398/
Question of the Week: Negotation TricksWe’ve all done it: sat in a meeting with a potential client in which they told us how much they want to work with us. All the while wondering … “How much, exactly, are they offering to pay me?” In those situations, how have you handled the issue of payment? Do you set the rate [...] Setting Your Rates: By the Hour or By the Project?It’s a common debate: both among the people doing the work and the people responsible for payment. Should the payment be calculated by the hour or by the project? If you’re wondering which way to go, here’s what you need to know about the benefits and drawbacks of each… Why Charge By the Hour 10 Tips to Make Your Business More Cost-EffectiveYou want to be your own boss. But you may not be so sure about everything that being your own boss involves: from invoicing to technology to time management. With those challenges in mind, here are 10 tips for making the most of your time, money and resources when you go it on your own. http://www.invoicera.com/blog/business/10-tips-to-make-your-freelance-web-business-more-cost-effective
The Real Minimum WageIn some ways, this is shocking. In some ways, it’s not. After all, I’ve noticed freelance rates going down recently. You probably have, too. And here’s why: apparently, out-of-work people are willing to accept as little as 25 cents an hour for their work! You won’t want to miss this article from Newsweek… http://www.newsweek.com/content/newsweek/2011/06/19/the-real-minimum-wage.html
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