Rate Raise Kit

Raise your rates without the knot in your stomach.

Work out what your rate should be now — it pairs with the free Rate Calculator — then decide whether this is the quarter to raise it. The kit gives you the six signals that it's time, the exact letter to send (long and short versions), and word-for-word answers to the pushback: "can you do better?", silence, and "the budget is fixed".

What's Included

• Rate reality check — compare what you charge now with what the work actually costs you, and see the gap in plain numbers.
• The six signals — a calm checklist for whether now is the moment, or later is honestly fine.
• The raise letter — long and short versions, ready to adapt and send without rehearsing it for a week.
• Pushback answers — word-for-word responses to "can you do better?", silence, and "the budget is fixed".

Who is This For

Ideal for solo freelance designers, writers, illustrators, photographers, content creators, and independent makers who suspect their rate stopped matching their work a while ago and want a calm, scripted way to close the gap.

6-page fillable PDF · Instant download · Use digitally or print the pages you need

Included in the Complete System

This kit is one of the five tools in The Complete Freelance Client Work System — every Open Margin tool in one download, $69 worth of tools for $49. See the complete system →