When Low-Ballers Attack

Freelancers everywhere will probably agree that it’s gotten tougher out there. If clients aren’t lowering rates then they’re “offering” more restrictive contracts or “losing” invoices.

When a client tries to lowball you, what do you do?

flickr: Matt McGee

FreelanceFolder has some suggestions:
Educate the client.
“I thought you would like to know that the going rate for a project like this is $X.”

Show off your expertise.
“Since I have X years of experience in PR, I can do your work for $Y.”

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