Comments on: Will You Raise Your Rates in 2010?

By: forex morning trade system

forex morning trade system — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:37:30 +0000

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By: 123 Contracting

123 Contracting — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:23:33 +0000

On average majority of our clients kept their rates the same during 2010. Some reduced them for clients in difficulty and have found great support when these clients have come out of the bad times. Others were able to increase their rates – but not by a great deal.

By: Mia Lobel

Mia Lobel — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:28:59 +0000

I definitely think it’s reasonable to raise rates with long term clients when the time feels right. I was really nervous about doing this, but when I suggested it to my client earlier this month, they didn’t just agree, they said “Why didn’t WE think of that!” Now I’m wondering if I should have asked for more. :-)

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Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:14:11 +0000

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By: Ikhwan Burhanuddin

Ikhwan Burhanuddin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:51:07 +0000

Raising rates here in Malaysia is almost impossible…

By: Iliyan Petrov

Iliyan Petrov — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:12:02 +0000

I have a question. As a starter I currently have a single client. I have a lot of potential clients and the phone seems to be the easier choice. Or is it better contacting them in face to face, how do you think?

By: M Smith

M Smith — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:53:30 +0000

I used to always say yes to projects and clients; however I realized that saying no to some things allowed for better quality, and consequently, more clients in the future.

Also, here’s an update for 2010 for freelancers in the UK. It’s an interesting read : http://freelancesupermarket.com/news/2010/1/19/freelancers-need-level-playing-field.aspx (The PCG is calling for the tax system to treat contractors and freelancers more fairly.)

By: Mike B

Mike B — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:49:01 +0000

I’ve only done a small amount of freelance work and since then I’ve been working full time for an agency, but yeah I think that raising your rates is a good idea unless you’re blatantly charging too much already!

By: paul

paul — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:27:39 +0000

A good way to filter low budget clients is to set a drop down field on your contact page for the project budget and set the minimum amount to one you’re comfortable with
I will probably raise my rates in a few months.

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:35:30 +0000

I awarded myself a small cost of living increase this year and have standardised my rates so they reflect an appropriate hourly rate. No one has complained; in fact I’m busier than ever. :)