😓 Day 6: What's Your Excuse? 6 Excuses not to Raise Your Rates


Freelancember Day 6

What's Your Excuse?
6 Excuses Not to Raise Your Rates

At one time or another in their career, every freelancer has made an excuse for not raising their rates. You're not alone, we've all been there!

But truth be told, excuses are like armpits. Everybody has them, but they stink! It's easy to make an excuse, not always so easy to overcome one.

Today's Freelancember goodie lists the top 6 excuses freelancers use, and let's you in on the secret to conquering them!

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