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    Hi everyone. I've been doing graphics of one sort or the other pretty much all my life. But now I've decided to try and make a career out if it.

    I don't have a portfolio yet, most of what I've done is fliers, banners, posters, and a few wallpapers/backgrounds. I'm also an amateur Web designer.

    My first challenge is figuring out how to price my services fairly, without selling myself short or asking too much...

    Any advice?
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        Hi Can0dope, while we can't discuss actual prices here and before you start offering freelance services, do you have the skills?

        You freelance only after a good number of years in the business. Some say a minimum of 5 years, others more. Contrary to popular belief, freelancing is harder than a regular full time design job. You have to be an owner, a sales person, an accounts person, marketing etc. Just knowing some design basics is not enough. Not something for a beginner. Once you have some experience under your belt, you will know how much to charge, how long a job takes and how to deal with clients professionally.

        If you are serious about being a designer, look into how to become one.

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