by M-Tracker | Oct 21, 2026 | Client work
Client work · 4 min readIf you blow through the retainer hours most months, the retainer is too small for what the client actually asks for. Working faster will not fix that. Raise the price, tighten the scope, or both. Here are the three signs, the math,...
by M-Tracker | Oct 21, 2026 | Client work
Client work · 4 min readReal hourly rate = money received ÷ every hour you spent, including calls, emails, revisions, and admin. Most freelancers and agencies find their real rate is 40 to 60% of their quoted rate. Knowing the number is the first step to...
by M-Tracker | Oct 21, 2026 | Client work
Client work · 4 min readA client account loses money when the hours nobody counts, like calls, revisions, emails, and admin, are bigger than the hours you charge for. The account looks busy and feels important. Divide the money by all the hours, not just...
