Have you ever given a quote to a client and been asked whether you could give them a further reduction in the price? If you are really interested in the project or you have the potential to pick up steady work, it may be tempting to considering lowering the price. Before you decide whether to do so, take a minute to consider what the client has actually said. He or she hasn’t indicated that the price you have quoted is too high….yet. All they have asked is whether the price you have quoted is a firm one. If you feel [Read more…]
Why Are Freelancers Negotiating Rates Anyway?
December 4, 2009. 12 Comments
Jack Busch’s thoughtful comment to my post on Negotiating Rates: Overcoming the Price Objection led me to think about freelancers and rates and why we do the negotiation dance. A couple of things came to mind. We’re Still in the Employer-Employee Mindset When someone is interviewing for a job, part of the hiring process includes a discussion about the salary range the candidate is looking for. The question may come up during the interview process and the job seeker wants to make sure that the range they are looking for fits with what the employer is willing to pay for [Read more…]
