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]]>Another note: One of my clients has, for two years straight, said: GMF, I’m going to raise your rate; please let me know if you think this is fair.
What? Who does that?
Great clients who appreciate your value.
The point: People who appreciate your value won’t be thrown if you do it.
One more thing: I have a budget-conscious client, and I hadn’t raised my rates for years. When I did, I took a 25% jump ($100 per hour to $125.) It threw her only because her budget had been set the year prior. She said: Give me a heads up if you can a year in advance so I can budget for it. That goes to your point, Lori, of giving them time to adjust.
You’re a smart cookie, Lori! 🙂
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