Pricing Question
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A flat rate for the gig can be volatile, unless you include something like 2 rounds of revisions for it. Most times, they'll come back with numerous revisions because they're getting it for a flat rate. I'd suggest estimating how many hours each task will take you, and add them all up. Take your rate, say $50 and multiply it based on your estimate.
i.e. 80hrs @ $50 = $4000.
Put a cap on revisions (Suggest 2), and give them about 2 days to collect notes for you. Include that in your time/cost estimate. If they request more than 2 rounds of revisions... work with them and say that it is not included in your original estimate but because you want to help them you will simply be keeping track of the additional time and will be charging $50 n hour for the changes. Do another cost estimate just for revisions and ask if they are ok with the additional cost.
If they originally come back with they only have budget for $2000, ask them to cut scope for you so that you can conquer the more challenging tasks at hand. Ask them to prioritize what they need done first. Maybe just a logo will work, and someone in house can do the print production setup.