by Terri | Your Questions Answered
Question: I do pretty well doing my design jobs on a fee basis until it comes to accessories. Then it just eats up my time and I feel like I am working for $10.00 per hour. I often must shop at retail stores that don’t give me a discount. I don’t have a choice… there...
by Terri | Your Questions Answered
Question: I am afraid that if I set big goals for my design business, it will consume all of my time. I already missed a soccer game this week, and I work at night when the kids go to sleep. I don’t want to miss more of my family. Can I have the jobs and clients that...
by Terri | Your Questions Answered
Question: Since I shared my discount on products with my clients in the past, don’t I have to stay with that arrangement in future jobs with them? This is what they will be expecting, so what should I say to them? Answer: If you are in the middle of a job with a...
by Terri | Your Questions Answered
Question: I am worried that if I charge a new client a design fee it will be too much and I won’t get the job. What do I do? Answer: This design job is going to cost the client the same amount if you tell them up front, or tell them halfway through the job. The real...
by Terri | Your Questions Answered
Question: I don’t know this for sure, but I think that several designers in my area have raised their hourly rates to $175 per hour. Do you think I should raise my hourly rate to $175 also? Answer: Sure, it is good to raise your rates as long as you can answer yes to...
