Andy talks to Darren Fell of Freelance Advisor, about some techniques for working out what you should be charging.
Topics Covered:

The role of networking;
Online resources;
Finding the perfect price point according to your skill;
Selecting the rate you can afford;
Strategies for getting started in pricing;
Pricing for big clients;
Price negotiating tips.

 

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Freelance Adviser, Paul Silver, on casual networking events for freelancers and contractors. Making contacts, finding work, pitching, passing business cards, sharing skills and advice… and having a drink, or four.

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In part one and part two we looked at the marketing process and what you are actually employed for, e.g. the way you think respectively.
Today we look at how to identify the unique features of product, you.
Understanding the product -  You, Your Abilities, Competencies & Transferable Assets
Many of us realise that every interview has been […]

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In Part One of this series, Bill Faust talks about how important it is to understand basic marketing principles in learning how to Pitch Yourself. The question he asks now is do we know why we are employed?
Deciphering the needs of the buyer
Most of us think it is because of our experience, this is partly […]

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In the last article Ground Zero’s Jack Forester talked about the disadvantages of going solo. Now he turns to the ADVANTAGES of being freelance or self-employed… which is MUCH more fun!
First, you are the boss. You say what goes. If you want a lie-in or a day off, it’s up to you (but make sure […]

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