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Yeah this guy knows what's up. Bill based on the value you bring, not the time you spend heads-down.

• porker 12y ago
  Unfortunately clients don't seem to think that way. This particular client has told me "I know everything", that they want my skills and my brain to provide input as they get their startup going - but they still want to bill based on days, and set a day rate. I've read enough by @bdunn, @patio11, @tpacek et al to know that billing based on the value I bring is the best way to bill. Getting to a position where clients will consider it is... not happening though. How do I break this blocker?
  • peteretep 12y ago
    Billing on a day rate is a good thing, just don't define day too carefully. The other alternative is billing on a per-project basis; that gives you precisely no protection against clients wasting your time, or changing your mind, or any number of other things.
    • mattgreenrocks 12y ago
      Yeah I wouldn't be too bogged down in day vs. week billing. Obviously, a larger scope is preferable, but it's much better than simply billing by the hour.