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How to price freelance work
A framework for setting a rate you can defend, and clauses that stop scope creep being free.
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
The floor calculation
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Hourly, fixed, retainer or value-based
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Three clauses for every estimate
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Deposits and staged payments
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Raising your rate, with the notice to send
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