Is time really money?

We’ve all heard the story about the lawyer who billed an extra $20 for ‘crossing the road to speak to you, but discovering it wasn’t you’. I have worked for firms in which every minute of every day is billed out to someone, even trips to the bathroom and coffee breaks. If you start a [...]

Charging for your valuable time

If you’re a freelance designer, you’re running  a business. That means you charge for your time and – in theory – your clients should be happy to pay for it.
I see many discussion threads on the pros and cons of hourly rates versus flat charges and both arguments have their merits. I do feel, [...]