Consultants should generally have two rates: free and "the rate." Avoid discounting; needing to suggests non-$ issues w/ client & your biz.
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I have on occasion provided discounts to folks I knew from the Internet. While I remember them, they mostly remember the gig not the price.
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"I would love working with X." is an excellent reason to work with X. If you're working, charge your rate, because you're working.
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@patio11 Once had a friend ask for a custom site for free, said he’d be better of with $60 template, response was he couldn’t afford it...Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@patio11 yes, you should have a friend rate. Just like a family rate. And it's a positive interfere multiple of your current rate ;-)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@patio11 to clarify: not to swindle them but to dissuade them. Family/friends often won't value you and will be difficult to work forThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@patio11 Maybe it's because I don't have kids, but even my friend rate is high enough that I don't feel like it's a sacrifice. - 1 more reply
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