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Who Are You Quoting?

Chad Barr

I’ve noticed that many entrepreneurs rush to quote famous people when creating their content. Although I’m not against occasional use of such quotes, I suggest that to increase our credibility and thought leadership, we ought to create our own unique quotes. The same holds true in business as in life.

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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

How to Calculate Your Base Rate Regardless of where you are in your solopreneur journey—just starting out or an experienced veteran—calculating your hourly “base rate” will give you a solid foundation for quoting your rate with confidence. Competition: Are there a lot of solopreneurs in your geographic area who do what you do?

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Now Is the Best Time to Raise Your Rates

Successful Independent Consulting

Make a guess of what you think your new rate should be. For example, if your rate is now $150 an hour, what do you think is a logical next step? Or maybe you need to make up for the last two or three years with no rate increase so 10% or 15% increase seems appropriate. How to do it and when You should probably do it now.

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Now is the Best Time to Raise Your Billing Rate

Successful Independent Consulting

Make a guess of what you think your new rate should be. For example, if your rate is now $150 an hour, what do you think is a logical next step? Or maybe you need to make up for the last two or three years with no rate increase so 10% or 15% increase seems appropriate. Look at several different numbers and then decide.

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Now Is the Perfect Time to Raise Your Consulting Billing Rate

Successful Independent Consulting

Make a guess of what you think your new rate should be. For example, if your rate is now $150 an hour, what do you think is a logical next step? Or maybe you need to make up for the last two or three years with no rate increase so 10% or 15% increase seems appropriate. How to do it and when You should probably do it now.

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The 60 Most Potent and Greatest Quotes of All Time

Rick Conlow

To achieve a greatest quotes of all time status, the author must be well known, and the quote must inspire the reader to believe bigger. While there are other famous quotes, these quotes epitomize the best of the best. Copy the greatest quotes you like and help others by sharing this post today. ” — H.

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How and When to Raise Your Consulting Rate

Successful Independent Consulting

First, make a ballpark guess of what you think your new rate should be. For example, if your rate is now $150 an hour, what do you think is a logical next step? Or maybe you need to make up for two or three years without a rate increase, and a 10% or 15% increase seems appropriate. Who will be affected? Jot it down.