When Can I Charge More Money for My Work?
The first question a smutlancer (or any freelancer, let’s be honest) asks is, “How much should I charge for my work?” It’s an imperfect science, but we’ve discussed it before here and here. Once you start making money, the next question you should ask yourself is, “When can I charge more?” Like everything else, there’s no simple answer, and frankly, the short answer is, “It depends.” I’ll be the first to admit I never raise my rates as often as I should. One client got my newbie rate for three years. Three. Years. If you’re not raising your rates, the...