Freelancers: Keep your rate private A common question that I get about pricing is whether or not a freelancer should publicize their prices. I’ll admit, this is a tricky question. I remember the frustration I felt as a first-time freelancer looking for prices online to figure out what I should be charging. It was hard to find designers who listed the rates or flat fees. (more…)

How to Create and Send Beautiful Invoices to Your Clients: There are a lot of ways to invoice your clients in this modern age, and you will have no shortage of options for this area of your freelance business. Not all of the choices are free from friction, though, and so it’s important to spend some time discussing what priorities you should hold tight to when you are looking for your own invoicing solution. (more…)

Tips for Raising Prices of Your Services: When you’ve gone through all the trouble it takes to set your rate of pay, it seems exhausting to talk about changing that number. Realistically, though, you are going to gain experience over the years, and hopefully demand for your services will also grow. When that happens, you might need to raise your rates. (more…)