Have you ever tried to write a business plan? It’s not the easiest task for someone with no experience in business (despite what the draft articles on the internet say). If it were, business plan consultant wouldn’t come with a US$2,000 – US$15,000. (Don’t worry, I don’t charge that much for simple, standard plans.). Most […] [...]
Category: Freelancing
Let’s Talk Career: Why I’m Re-Branding For 2018
The short answer is, when people are looking for a freelancer to provide a service, they want to hire an individual more than they want to hire a service. They want to know the person they are hiring. Their complete personal profile, including but not limited to persona, written and oral communication, integrity, reliability, the [...]
Freelancing: One Year Update
Okay, I've officially been at this for a year, and I have to admit, it's going pretty well. There are a few growing pains but they were expected. It has been a learning curve. I have absorbed a lot, navigated a bit and found what has been working well for me and what has not. [...]
Remote Working; Shaping the Future
Strictly speaking, when it comes to remote working, the future is already here. There's a saying, that when you are young you have the time and energy to do the things to want to do. When you are at the peak of your life, you have the money and the energy to do the things [...]
Does Size (Length) Really Matter?
TL; DR. The acronym means 'too long; didn't read' and gets a bad rap because the user is labelled lazy and rude. But is that true? How many of us are guilty of this without typing it to let the author of a piece know? I know I am. As much as I love reading [...]
A Beginner’s Freelancing Guide
Let’s Talk Career: Why I Chose To Freelance Full-Time
It didn't occur to me that I could freelance full-time while living in Jamaica until maybe a year ago. The services I offer are not only perfect, they are a needed skill set. I knew that it wouldn't be easy to get started but the more I thought about it, the more I was sure that [...]
How to Market Yourself Before You Graduate
With all the many responsibilities and distractions of college, few of us think to lay a foundation for post-graduation life. via How to Market Yourself Before You Graduate — COLLEGE MATE
10 Factors Affecting How Much you Can Charge your Clients
Negotiating with a client about how much to pay you for your services is a lot like negotiating your salary at a corporate job. However, freelancers experience greater freedom in deciding their pay rate, and with that freedom comes great responsibility.
In another blog post, I’ll offer tips on how to negotiate with a client for a fair price. But in this post, let’s take a look at ten factors that decide what a fair price is. After all, to get a fair price in freelancing, one must first set a fair price. Here’s what you should consider.
1. Field or Industry
Different fields command different going-rates. For instance, freelance writing doesn’t command nearly as much money as graphic design. Likewise, building a website doesn’t attract nearly as much money from clients, as building an app.
The more technical an area is, and the more scarce the skill, the more clients are willing to pay for…
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