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
0 CommentsNever start a project without a contract. It doesn’t matter if you are best friends with client, have done projects in the past, or even if it is pro-bono—create a contract. Period.
Contracts Are A Necessary Evil
0 Comments10 Resolutions to Get Creatives Through The Slump May 21, 2009 by Prentice Howe There are few industries not hit by the slumping economy. We may be bottoming out. We may not be. Who knows. Bottom line, the economy is sour, and may remain that way for quite some time. Let’s not cry about it. Let’s do something about it. Now is the time to focus on your brand and your brand strategy.
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…