I am thinking a lot whether I should get help with some of my projects or wait and try first to have a clear process and technology stack.
I am doing everything myself, from client communication, support, hosting, domain management, licensing, design, implementation, SEO fundament, wireframe, and more
That means also that I have my weak spots – e.g. wireframe and graphic or design work is really difficult for me. My weakest spot though is charging money for what I do. I just never know what’s the market price for something and giving an estimate is also always difficult, so I am ending up doing a lot of things for free.
I feel it is about time to get external help, but it’s impossible as of now to hire an employee. I don’t have the funds, and I don’t have the time for an employee. But collaborating with a freelancer is perhaps a different story.
Help 1: Website business coach with experience in WordPress and the market I am working on so that I just get more money for what I am doing
Help 2: Freelancer for some tasks that I could outsource e.g. wireframes for relaunches
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If you feel you struggle and don’t have enough time, it’s very difficult to search for help, because searching for help costs time in itself and is a risk as well.
What’s your experience with this? How did you do it? How would you do it differently? Just saying “hire someone from upwork” is not a good help. I am ready to get help, but I am also not, if that makes any sense at all
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>I just never know what’s the market price for something and giving an estimate is also always difficult, so I am ending up doing a lot of things for free.
Don’t price based on finished product, charge for your time. How long will it take you to finish the project, adding in all the things that will delay it, like client not cooperating or moving quickly.
If there are changes along the way that add significant time, change the price.
Before you get a deposit all deliverables, and responsibilities should be agreed on, AS WELL AS, the time frame to completion. If no significant setbacks, and you miss the deadline, you owe them a discount or whatever was agreed to in that situation. If there are setbacks because of constant delays, changes and add-ons by the client, THEY OWE YOU more money.
Charge for your time, and you will never work for free again.
Also, you cannot compete on price. If they want the cheapest, send them there. Target customers who want that one on one experience, and the customer service, expertise and talent that you bring to the table.