Freelancer Rate Card Guide

Work out a freelance rate you can explain, then present it clearly, with an 18-page guide and 3 fillable rate card templates.

What’s included

• 18-page guide (amounts in CAD) with fillable worksheets
• The rate formula with a full worked example: CAD $60,000 target income plus $6,000 costs and a tax set-aside, over 1,000 billable hours, gives a minimum of $81 per hour, rounded up to $85
• Tax set-aside and CPP/QPP note
• Hourly vs project vs retainer pricing, with a project pricing worksheet
• Good / better / best packages, deposits and payment terms
• When GST/HST may apply (check with the CRA)
• Raising your rates, with an email script, and 3 replies to “Can you do it cheaper?”
• 3 fillable rate card templates
• Educational only, not financial or tax advice. Check current rules and limits with the CRA.
• START-HERE.pdf (how to open, type in and print the guide) and the open font licence file
• Format: PDF (US Letter + A4, with fillable worksheets and templates), delivered in one ZIP

Works with

Any free PDF reader on a computer, tablet or phone, for reading on screen or printing on US Letter or A4 paper. To type in the worksheets, use a PDF reader that supports form fields.

Your download

This is a digital download; no physical item is shipped. Download access is provided after checkout.

For personal use or use in your own business (for example printing for your family, class or clients). Please do not share, resell or upload these files as your own product.

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