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Speakers (of every different ilk, i.e., keynoters, workshop leaders, consultants, trainers, etc.) often wonder what to charge and how to decide their fees. Since I have been a speaker (in all of these roles) for many years, I’ve given this question a fair amount of consideration. Here are some ideas on how to determine your [...]

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No matter whether the economy is in great shape…or not so great, businesses need to make sure they are paid in a timely manner. As a solopreneur, you may have wondered, “When making presentations or doing consulting work, what is the best way to assure yourself that you will get paid in a timely manner? [...]

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Question: Have you ever considered using a questionnaire to help you determine the fee that you will charge for your presentations?  I’m still trying to decide if this is a good idea.  If a school/business contacts you and asks about presentation fees, you could fax them the questionnaire.  They could answer the questions and fax [...]

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Question: I just logged in to post a blog question and found that Michele had asked a question similar to mine.  However, I’m going to ask anyway since there are a few differences.  A district called me and inquired about presentation costs.  This was Thursday.  I sent them an email on Friday with my program [...]

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Question: What is a reasonable amount to spend to get a website designed and built? Posted by Meggin after talking with MEMc members on today’s Doctor is In call | 8/18/07 Answer: I will answer this a couple of ways:      Per hour charges/fees As with most things in life, there is a low [...]

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