How does one assess one's value? It's an interesting judgment, so here's a short summation of my rates and how I arrive at the cost of my time. Of course market forces are important, too, so it seems I have it about right.
That's how I would describe myself. I've spent as much time developing my art/craft as a solicitor or accountant has in learning theirs. However, my costs - office space & staff are less so my rate is lower than theirs. But this is the level of importance to your business I pitch my services in.
In fact your accountant will be even more effective, and save you even more money, if you use my skills first to increase your turnover!
Hire me for two consecutive days, or more - no travel expenses. (excl. overseas)
Hire me for three consecutive days, or more - no accommodation expenses. (excl. overseas)
I can edit and output video to DVD and output images to disc on-site.
Traveling time is charged 'expenses only' no 'day rate' charges.
It's the cost: quality equation - My work is good - My costs are lower - I'm reliable - I deliver - My work is my passion - You get much more than a 'guy doing just another job'.
(Fee increase due end of June '08)
Euros & US dollars accepted at exchange rate current on commissioning.
Hourly and half day rates available subject to location.
Traveling time is charged 'expenses only' not 'day rate' charges.
People wildly over estimate and under estimate how much I can do in one day, in equal measure. Talk to me about your project for more accurate costing.
A survey in August 2006 revealed that within the M25 servicing your car costs up to £170 per hour with average around £120 per hour - outside the M25 rates dropped to around £80 per hour.
If you don't think this makes what I can do for your business extremely good value please don't call me!
Alan Howarth: Freelancer based near Blackpool, Preston & Lancaster, Lancashire in the North West of the UK, I frequently work in Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham and I spend 50% of my time working in London. within the M25, I travel throughout the UK and often work in mainland Europe, with work published throughout the world. I'll go anywhere - except war zones.
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