How do I raise my rates with existing clients? Give notice, explain briefly, and apply the new rate to the next engagement or renewal. A respectful script for raising prices, then the steps to update your hourly rate and reflect it on the next estimate or recurring invoice. Estimates Pricing Rates

Hourly or Fixed Price — Which Should I Quote? Quote hourly when scope is uncertain, fixed when it's well defined. Here are the tradeoffs and how to pick for each job. Estimates Pricing Time Tracking

How much should a freelancer charge? Base your rate on your costs, target income, and market rates, then choose hourly or fixed. A framework for setting prices you can defend. Estimates Pricing Rates

What is a day rate vs a project rate? A day rate charges per day worked; a project rate is one fixed price for the whole job. Which to use when, and how to set each. Day Rate Estimates Pricing

What Is Scope Creep? Scope creep is when a project's work expands beyond what was agreed without a matching change to price or timeline. How to spot it and price the extra work. Estimates Pricing Scope Creep

What is an estimate vs a quote? An estimate is an approximate price that can still change; a quote is usually a fixed price you commit to. Here's why the distinction matters for freelancers, and how Fee-Lion uses approvable estimates with a validity window. Estimates Pricing Quotes

Price an Estimate With Tasks, Fees, and Units Mix hourly tasks, flat fees, and per-unit lines so your quote reflects how you really charge. Estimates Line Items Pricing

Add a Discount or Surcharge to an Estimate Knock off a friends-rate discount or add a rush surcharge without breaking your totals. Discounts Estimates Pricing