Tuesday, April 10. 2007
Are You Undercharging?
The topic of money can make even the most confident entrepreneur start squirming in their seat. What we charge seems to get tangled up with how much we value ourselves.
Our sense of self-worth and our rates are in synch with each other. This is why it’s crucial to take a good, hard look at how we spend our time and plug up leaks in our “money bucket."
If you suspect you undercharge here are a few pointers that will help:
Tip #1 - QUIT WORRYING ABOUT GETTING IT RIGHT
Worrying about what to charge chews up valuable time and energy you could be devoting to getting more business or improving your packages. There is no such thing as the "right number" to charge. More worry will only zap your confidence.Tip #2 - START 'UPPING' THE VALUE OF YOUR TIME
It's tough to command higher fees if behind closed doors you're doing tasks you can pay someone else to do. It can feel like a stretch to pay someone for support when you might not be bringing in that much yet but you have to start somewhere.Tip #3 - PLUG THE LEAKS IN YOUR BOUNDARIES
Letting people steal your time is like throwing money out the window. Client calls that go over time... the person who calls you with the request they "just need a minute"... or letting yourself be interrupted while working on your business.
It's okay to have some doubts or even fears about raising your fees. What's not okay is to stop there.
Once you start changing your inner relationship with money, you'll find it easier and easier to charge what you're worth...and get it!
Kendall SummerHawk, the “Horse Whisperer” for Business, is a leading small business expert, a Professional Certified Coach and an avid horsewoman. She is the author of the new program, How to Charge What You’re Worth and Get It! See below…
Charge What You're Worth
Take the guesswork out of setting fees (and quit caving in at the drop of a hat). You can quickly and easily charge 20, 30, or 40 percent more than you do right now. Follow Kendall's 10 simple steps in How to Charge What You're Worth and Get It! and increase your fees TODAY.
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