Is It Too Soon to Raise Rates If I Just Did It a Year Ago?
Q: I raised my rates about twelve months ago. My practice filled quickly and I’m seeing strong signals that the rate might still be…
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Q: I raised my rates about twelve months ago. My practice filled quickly and I’m seeing strong signals that the rate might still be…
Q: I have a client who has been working with me for four years. She was with me from the beginning. I feel like…
Q: I’ve been thinking about raising my rates, but I keep telling myself I should get my advanced certification first so I have more…
Q: A client responded to my rate increase announcement by asking if we could “work something out” on the new rate. I wasn’t expecting…
Q: I want to raise my rates, but I don’t want to lose my existing clients over it. Can I just charge new clients…
Q: I’m afraid that if I raise my rates and lose clients as a result, my income will actually go down, not up. Is…
Q: I’m writing the email to tell my clients about my rate increase and I’m not sure how much explanation to include. Do I…
Q: My practice is about half full. I know my rate is too low, but I feel like I should wait until the practice…
Q: I’m planning a rate increase and I’m not sure how much notice to give my clients. I’ve heard everything from two weeks to…
Q: A client responded to my rate increase announcement by saying the new rate is outside their budget. I don’t want to lose them,…
Q: I know I need to raise my rates, but I don’t know how much. Should I use a percentage? Should I jump to…
Q: I have several clients who have been with me for three or more years. I feel a strong pull to exempt them from…