How can I get my hourly rate from $65 to $125 in the next 90 days?
psyklic: When you get new customers, tell them that you give discounts for the first job so they can see what a good job you do. On the invoice, put your real rate minus a discount. Then, the next time they ask for your services, charge the real rate.To switch existing customers, just say that due to demand, you're raising your rates. However, for the next x hours of work, since they've been a loyal customer, you will continue at the existing rate. Then on your invoice, do as in the first paragraph! If it's a reasonable increase, I doubt many customers will drop you. And you may want to wait between projects to switch your rate, but the first x hours at the old rate still applies :-)Good luck!