First, consider how much your time is worth to you. Then look at any ancillary costs that you might incur while doing the job, such a printer costs, software, etc.
Then consider how long it takes you to do a file of the type they want you to do.
After that, its usually a negotiation.
I have asked for fees anywhere from $25/hr to $100/hr, depending upon the job.
So start with a figure a little higher than you consider your minimum. If they agree, then you make a little extra. If they balk, then you have some wiggle room.
First, consider how much your time is worth to you. Then look at any ancillary costs that you might incur while doing the job, such a printer costs, software, etc.
Then consider how long it takes you to do a file of the type they want you to do.
After that, its usually a negotiation.
I have asked for fees anywhere from $25/hr to $100/hr, depending upon the job.
So start with a figure a little higher than you consider your minimum. If they agree, then you make a little extra. If they balk, then you have some wiggle room.
I don't do that - I quote a fair price (which I estimate by working out as best I can how long the job will take and charging the same hourly rate to everyone). But I never add a negotiation factor. I don't get very job I quote for but I've never been asked to negotiate the price. I wonder if this is a UK/US thing.
(Sometimes if the job is much to expensive I've agreed a lower price for a reduced spec and less work.)
For me it was a personal choice as I could do so many different things.
A simple editing job or small research project is time consuming, but not taxing.
Doing detailed reviews or design/build projects takes more effort as well as time.
I have other friends that do just flat rate only, but they usually stay within a narrow range of services, so they stay within those types of projects.
