Often when pricing creative services we tend to forget all the little hidden costs. Suddenly you realize all the cost os all the “free” pens you procured from the supply closet you were so fond of raiding at the office. Last week I wrote about the basics of pricing and I think this article from Freelance Schools does a great job of highlight some of those hidden expenses. I was not being paid the “hidden” costs which the…
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The Hidden Costs of Freelancing
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0 CommentsA detailed yet interesting article discussing the nuts and bolts of understanding your Client. While it’s focused on web design I think any print designer could take a way a few tips to incorporate into their workflow. If your new to design—or have the bad habit of glossing over the research phase to jump into the design work—this is a definite must read to out you on the path of good working habits. Research actually begins the moment we learn…
The best relationships always start with plenty of questions—the deign process should be no different. It can sometimes be difficult to stare across the table at a client and know the right types of questions to ask so you can get results. But the better you understand your client the greater your chances of success. So, here are a few key questions for you to get the ball rolling on your next big project. Don’t forget to…
It always happens when a designer approaches me to ask how do they make the leap to independent contractor the first question is, ”how much do I charge per hour?” I guess the answer to this depends on how far down the rabbit hole you are prepared to go. The short of it is you should be quoting your rate on a project basis but tracking, and thinking of it, as hourly. First rule of pricing; don’t lowball yourself…