The one question that plagues freelancers the most is, “How do I set my freelance rates without going broke?“

Pricing your freelance rates is not an exact science.

You have to factor in what prices the freelance market will bear–including your skill set, years of experience, uniqueness, location, professional reputation–and how fast you can deliver your product or service.

It takes even the most profitable freelancers a few months or even years to get into the rhythm of setting their prices properly. Here are three distinct ways you can set your freelance rates without going to the poorhouse. Read the rest of this entry »