Comments on: You are not on sale!

By: Freelancers Setting Prices

Freelancers Setting Prices — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:00:44 +0000

[...] as I was starting out, I wrote a post that you are not on sale. But because I was starting out, I did a lot of work that I under-charged for. Even now, I’ve [...]

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Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:19:17 +0000

[...] like what i found at mrs.micah’s article, you are not on sale: if a customer threatens to go to somewhere/one else for cheaper services (if you don’t give [...]

By: Brip Blap

Brip Blap — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:56:28 +0000

I don’t have that much experience in this area, but from a consulting point of view it’s important to have a set rate, be able to explain WHY it’s set there, and only start mentioning discounts if you plan on giving them. Once people realize you will consider them, you are going to be hounded until you do give them. Personally I don’t ever offer discounts – down that road poverty lies…. I would rather stick to my rate, personally.

By: Lisa Braithwaite

Lisa Braithwaite — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:30:11 +0000

Mrs. Micah, check out Bruce Baker’s CD on “Dynamic Sales and Customer Service Techniques.” His products are specifically created for craftspeople – he understands the industry and his CDs are highly recommended by many crafters. I found them extremely enlightening and helpful.

Personally, I’ve never tried to compete on price. I compete on expertise and quality work and I have no interest in lowering my prices to appeal to a mass audience. It was the same way when I was making jewelry. If someone can’t afford my product or service, then they aren’t my target audience.

By: mrsmicah

mrsmicah — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:36:43 +0000

I’m definitely getting better at pricing but I know I’ve hideously underpriced some things. So I tell myself, that it’s an investment in my resume–with this new experience I can feel better charging more and show justified cause.

By: FinanceAndFat

FinanceAndFat — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:25:04 +0000

Good article. I went through some similar problems when I started work as a freelancer. I just didn’t put a proper value on my time. Now when I look at the prospects of a new project I think of the nights and weekends that I will have to devote to it and it takes a really nice sum of money to convince me to take on the job. That leaves me feeling much better about the whole job anyway.

When starting out, you need to sell yourself a bit cheap, but be sure to start increasing prices quickly- probably with each new client.