The author switched from project fees to day rates a year ago, finding it transformative. They acknowledge that there is no universally perfect charging method but share their positive experience with time-based quoting. Benefits include client understanding, flexibility, easier planning, and predictable income. They highlight the reduction of scope creep, upfront work, and ambiguity in billing. The author also addresses common objections to time-based pricing while expressing satisfaction with the new method. Though only a year in, they plan to continue with day rates for the foreseeable future.
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