7 Questions to Ask Before You Quote a Price

Some gigs you take have a set price — sponsored posts, banner ads, consulting fees, etc. If you’ve determined it’s work you’ll do, and you’ve figured out how much you want to make, it’s a take it or leave it kind of thing. This is my price. Pay it or don’t. But other work will need a price quote or estimate. Unless they’re very clear in what they ask you in an initial contact (usually email), you should almost never offer a price immediately. You can’t quote your best price until you’ve got more information. What kind of information? Here...