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What to Charge

A simple way to set a rate that pays your bills and doesn't scare off good clients. Free, and no account needed to learn.

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A calculation, not a guess — the same math every time you price a project.

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Why most new freelancers underprice
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Find your real minimum rate
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Hourly, fixed-price, or value-based
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Don't forget taxes
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Raising your rate without losing the client

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What to Charge

A free, plain-language guide for anyone setting, or rethinking, their freelance rate. One method (cost-plus), one tax habit, and how to raise your rate without losing good clients.

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