To raise your hrly rates
To raise your hrly rates
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There's always a need for hourly rates. One-offs, maintenance etc. The best way IMO is to do small increases every year to match inflation+1% (assuming that's the main reason you are increasing). It's usually small enough that it's not a problem and if they ask, you have a perfectly valid reason.
I used to do it in the new year, seemed logical, but I now find summer is best. People are in better moods, are going or have just come back from holidays etc. Usually not an issue. After Christmas many people just see one more mounting expense.
- If you're raising simply to increase your profile and profits, that's a whole different game.ETM