Be Paid Your Worth in 3 Easy Steps!

Business is competitive. Period. You go into business to make money and be your own boss: to set your own schedule and work with only those clients who are in alignment with your philosophy.

Because of the high level of competitiveness, there is a chance in the beginning you are going to charge less than your closest competitors; and in the beginning, this is for most of you the best decision. You need to get the doors open and buyers in. But for how long do you continue to charge a fee that is a "steal"?

Yes, the economy isn't the greatest, and people still have their purse strings tightened. But those who are in need of your goods or services are ready to jump on board with you and invest the fees necessary. You know what sets you apart from your competitors, and the key to convincing a client or customer to choose you is what you offer that no one else does.

Ideally you want to charge a fee that can withstand whatever the current market will bear but still be considered a good deal. So what stops you from establishing a fair market value for your services and provide your knowledge for less than what it's worth? Simply stated: Your confidence is impacting your ability to be paid your worth!

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