How to raise your rates

[bbrian]

Hey, I just ran across a site where the guy is giving away his freelance proposal and how he gets large 5-figure projects. It's really good info! Anyway, here's the link if you want to check it out:
http://www.freelanceformula.com

I usually just troll the forums and make a reply every now and again, but I wanted to share something back since I take so much! Unfortunately you have to opt-in, but trust me, its worth it. [:)]

[pooshda]

I'm too paranoid to opt in... tempted to check it out, but I am used to 99% of things like this online being scams or just general BS. If anyone else can attest to any legitimacy in this I may do it. I guess I could set up a temporary free web based e-mail account to try it but there's no way my main e-mail address is going in there. lol

[Aibrean]

Yea I'm not taking a chance either. I raise my rates and give my clients a heads-up beforehand and let them know any quoted project I will honor the rates in them. Most of the stuff is flat rate now.

[bbrian]

I haven't had any trouble with spam from this - the guy seems legit (although I used my secondary email address as well just to be safe).

[iliafirene]

I think the only way to get rich by being a freelance is to work hard and be more creative than the rest... In our company http://allpopart.com we work hard everyday...
Its a common sense thing... why would anyone show you how to get rich... if they are already rich, why do they charge for it?

[Sandeep]

This is the most important point and very often one of the key things missing from a freelancing business. Before you even consider raising your rates, make sure you have thought out your overall pricing strategy.

[LickOfPaint]

Yea I'm not taking a chance either. I raise my rates and give my clients a heads-up beforehand and let them know any quoted project I will honor the rates in them. Most of the stuff is flat rate now.

If you have a legitimate reason that you need to raise your rates, this is always easy to explain to a client.
If it's because you want a BMW, well, good luck ripping your clients off.