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Daily: June 8, 2012

Most Common Small Business Pricing Mistakes

By Addy on Jun 8th, 2012

Most Common Small Business Pricing Mistakes

Small business owner faces a variety of challenges and with the economy on the constant up and down slope, zoning on mistakes now can help shape your business tomorrow. The most common mistake small business owners make is to play the deadly game of price war amongst their competitors. Small business owners often have to order pricing labels so getting it right the first time seems crucial. Read more →

Business & Finance

How to Set Your Rates as a Freelancer

By Nad on Jun 8th, 2012

Setting Up the Freelancing Rates
How you price your services makes a big difference in how your business is viewed by prospective clients. For freelancers, especially those just starting out, the tendency is to price work on the low end to generate client leads and interest.

Whether you are doing freelance writing, photography, web design etc, you certainly want to get compensated with a fair wage. If you are just starting a freelancing career, one of the most difficult things can be setting rates. How much should you charge? Here are a few simple strategies for setting your freelancing rates.