Advice to my Warriors! Get PAID what you're WORTH!

Hello Warriors!

Below are some tips I've put together for those that are offering a service (SEO, web design,etc.) Enjoy

If you are a freelancer, then you know the importance of your work and the rate that should be charged per project in your area of expertise. There are however, people out there who also know the rate but will try to short change you. This is when you need to stand your ground and make it clear that you won’t allow them to take advantage of you.

There are various ways that you can approach this type of situation:

Take the high road
When responding to a potential client who is attempting to pay you a lower rate than what you should be receiving, act as though the client doesn’t know that the rate is low. As a freelancer, it is now your responsibility to inform them of the proper rate that they should be charging. You can do this by stating other freelance gigs that are similar to the scope of work that is outlined and reference what you previously have been paid for such jobs.

Use your experience
When you are applying for any freelance job, you should always attach clips of your work so that the client can see that you do have experience, especially if it’s relevant to what you will be doing for them. This way, when the client tries to pay you at a lower rate, you can refer to the clips, offer to send more and make yourself more valuable of an asset. You can also refer to your resume that will list out your experience and highlight your skills.

List out the difficulty in tasks
Usually people outsource to freelance workers because they can’t complete the job themselves or have a lack of experience. Freelancers usually have an area of expertise that attracts them to certain jobs. A client should value your work and if a client is attempting to pay a low rate, it might be necessary to list out each task involved in leading up to completion of the project. Clients sometimes think that certain projects are a lot easier to do than they really are so make sure that the client understands the steps involved and the difficulty of each one.

Know when it’s time to walk away
Sometimes, clients are completely unwilling to negotiate when it comes to prices that they have set for projects. If you know they are in fact taking advantage of you, know when it’s time to walk away. Sometimes, if a client really wants you working for them, they will come back after and be willing to negotiate. If the client was unwilling to negotiate although you’ve tried, be aware that walking away could mean the end of this opportunity. Use this as a last resort as the client will most likely find someone else to do the dirty work.

Best of luck,
Ahmad