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How to go from Hourly to Project Rates as a Virtual Assistant
Are you tired of tracking every little hour? Do you feel like a smooth, well-oiled machine ready to charge a flat rate? Hourly rates are a good way to start when you’re a new virtual assistant or service provider. But over time you end up feeling undervalued and struggling to communicate your worth. It’s time to break free from the hourly grind and confidently shift to project rates that truly reflect the value you bring to your clients.
What should you say when you’ve been doing the work for your clients and you’re ready to move to a project rate? You need to be in this sweet spot place where you really know what you’re doing work-wise. You have to get results, understand those results, and understand how long things take you.
Listen in to learn more about
- why project rates for increase profitability and flexibility
- understanding your client’s business to deliver tailored digital marketing strategies
- providing value-based services to create long-term partnerships
- how to gain confidence in pricing strategies for fair compensation
- setting boundaries to maintain healthy client relationships
You know in your heart if you’re ready to make the switch from hourly to project rates. Tune in as we navigate this change together to honor your expertise and worth.
Links mentioned in the show
- Check out Marissa Corcoran’s LIVE Masterclass Leave ‘Em Wanting More: The 3-Part Framework to Create Copy with Creativity and Chutzpah. These skills will help you write copy that converts. This will show you how to tap into the confidence and creativity of your unique voice that grabs emotion without sounding like a scripted, snooze-fest robot. Pick from 3 dates here.
Emily Reagan is a mom of four, milspouse, freelance digital marketer and Virtual Assistant coach who has helped 400 go-getters, including military spouses, stay-at-home moms, and professional women learn in-demand skills and find flexible remote work as digital marketing assistants and specialists. She’s shared 2,000+ job leads with her freelance marketers & VA community the Digital Marketer’s Workgroup
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