client negotiations Archives ⋆ Nation1099 https://nation1099.com/tag/client-negotiations/ Advance Freelance Career and Freelance Business Advice Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:43:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://nation1099.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-Nation1099-FinalLogo-1-32x32.png client negotiations Archives ⋆ Nation1099 https://nation1099.com/tag/client-negotiations/ 32 32 When and How To Fire a Freelance Client https://nation1099.com/when-and-how-to-fire-a-freelance-client-2/ https://nation1099.com/when-and-how-to-fire-a-freelance-client-2/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:08:21 +0000 https://nation1099.com/?p=6809 When and How To Fire a Freelance Client

General rules and a script to follow when you have to fire a freelance client. Also , 7 common reasons for breaking up with your clients.

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Your freelance fees are too low low if you are feeling busy and overwhelmed or you don't have time for business development. This guide will show you a process for raising freelance rates for your clients in a way that buys you more time and grows your business.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/raise-freelance-fees-rates/feed/ 2 A Script To Help Raise Your Rate With Current Freelance Clients https://nation1099.com/raise-your-rate/ https://nation1099.com/raise-your-rate/#respond Tue, 01 May 2018 14:04:27 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=1080 A Script To Help Raise Your Rate With Current Freelance Clients

Do you want to raise your rate for freelance or consulting work but aren't sure how to bring it up with your current clients. We have a script you can use to start making the transition to higher paying clients.

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Confused about how to set freelance rates? You need a real picture of your all-in expenses, including taxes, insurance, retirement and marketing costs. This formula calculates expenses so you know the minimum freelance or consulting fees you should charge.

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The initial consultation with your freelance clients sets the tone of your relationship and sets the conditions for success. Long-term business growth depends providing a lot of value to your clients now. This outline of strong consultation practices will get your projects off on the right foot.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/initial-consultation/feed/ 0 The Freelance Contract: How to Write an Effective Statement of Work https://nation1099.com/freelance-contract-how-to-write-statement-of-work/ https://nation1099.com/freelance-contract-how-to-write-statement-of-work/#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:00:48 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=1832 The Freelance Contract: How to Write an Effective Statement of Work

Stop client problems before they happen! LocalSolo.com founder Mark Fromson explains how to create an incredibly effective freelance contract or freelance statement of work. We also have templates and examples for you to try, along with descriptions of the sections every SOW should include.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/freelance-graphic-designer-emily-fitterman/feed/ 0 Demystifying Consultant Pricing Models (Finally) https://nation1099.com/consultant-pricing/ https://nation1099.com/consultant-pricing/#respond Thu, 04 May 2017 14:32:17 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=2907 Demystifying Consultant Pricing Models (Finally)

Consultant pricing and project rates can be confusing even for experienced solopreneurs. Our guest blogger Curtis McHale outlines it in simple terms.

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The ones that "got-away" – the projects that never happened. Win your potential clients back with the perfect "keep in touch" email!

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Scope creep isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's just a question of whether you have a basis for billing extra for extra work. This guide will give you the script for discussing scope creep with your freelance or consulting clients so that you are both satisfied with the result.

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