Re: FN-FORUM: New Freelancer - Help or adviced required

date posted 2nd October 2006 17:56

Mike Beecham wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> After being made redundant last week, I decided to become freelance at
> last.something I have been wanting to do for a while.
>
> However, I'm quite naive about the whole freelance bit, and I wondered
> whether I can get some advice of the more experienced people on the
> forums. I've no idea how to price myself, how to handle a possible
> project from potential emails to end projects.
>
> Don't get me wrong.I can design no worries.just never had to do it
> myself before. I would REALLY appreciate any help you guys can give.

There's been posts like this before Mike so a scan of the archives may
assist. What part of the land are you?

Pricing, especially to start, averages £180-230 per day, £25/30 per hour. It
depends on the type of work. If it's special and you can do it, charge
higher.

Though I've recently put answers to your other questions on a website (not
yet released) I'll leave it to others to answer project management issues.
Get contracts, especially sign-off documents for each stage.

You may care to contact me off list.

Best wishes in your new venture!

Mike A.