what should I charge?
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Very well put.
You can add that or create a contract of it. Either way it works the same. Something very important.
As I mentioned in the other thread. Clients don't usually have an issue with paying top dollar, unless it is a bad client and you don't want them to begin with, if you come correct in your communications. You have to service your clients in the amount they pay you for.
Stuff like this only makes you look more aware of what could happen and shows that you have the experience and know-how to expect something like this. Not to mention that you are trying to give them your best and receive more work from them. Often times they change their mind in the middle of the project.
One thing we have done is create a contract that can hold up for your entire business relationship with a client. That way you don't need a new contract for each project. Instead, you create schedules & outlines. At this point, a client should already know your hourly rate and be aware that they are paying based on that. You can still give time & budget estimates, but your project schedule & outline will review & explain those details. Then you bill them in increments.
Agency style doesn't mean you need an agency. Just the same level support & professionalism. The money will come from there.
Their are lots of freelance Creative Directors that are called upon to put the right teams together for projects & manage them. In a sense, that is what you are doing.
Get your money! They will get theirs.
Cheers!