When a Client Can’t Afford You: Why It’s Still Better to Bid High
October 20th, 2008
There’s a great post over at that covers some guidelines for quoting your clients. It’s called and it’s worth checking out.
One of the biggest mistake newbie freelancers make is under valuing their services. $100 for a logo an stationary package is not acceptable. If you choose to work for these types of rates, it is a slippery slope and you will always be working for below average pricing. Why would a client pay market rate to you once you have already lowered the bar? Not to mention, any possible referral work they send your way will also be expecting the same discount.
Trying to set your rates can be a confusing problem. My recommendation would be to charge what you feel you are worth. If they hourly number you quote makes you feel content with the work you are producing then that is all that really matters.
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Great article Matt. Thanks for passing on the link.
October 20, 2008 » 11:24 pm