SmallBiz Savvy

It’s not just about hours worked. These hidden costs are silently eating into your profits. When freelancers set their rates, most focus on billable hours. You think: How long will this project take? Multiply that by your hourly rate, and done. 

Why Raising Rates Feels Scary If you’re a freelancer, VA, or solo professional, you’ve probably had this thought:   “If I raise my rates, my clients will leave me.” This fear is common, and it’s why so many talented professionals continue to undercharge for years. 

  In our online-first world, skill and expertise alone aren’t enough to keep clients coming back. The difference between a one-off gig and a long-term partnership often comes down to one thing: customer service.

  Summer has a way of pulling us out of rhythm. Days get longer, routines loosen up, and before you know it, projects are paused, inboxes pile up, and your usual focus feels like it packed a beach bag and never came back.