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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 inp
by 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 agoBilling 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 agoYeah 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.