Should Freelance Designers Charge Extra for Source Files?
Editable design files can transfer future production capability, create handoff work and change support expectations. Use this model to scope and price them properly.
How Much Should You Charge for a Rush Design Project?
A practical model for quoting rush design projects based on normal scope, schedule compression, displaced work, added coordination and external costs.
How to Include Spoilage and Reprints in Print Job Costing
Calculate the input required for sellable output, price expected waste at the production stage where it occurs, and keep avoidable reprints visible.
Should Shipping Be Marked Up on a Print Quote?
Carrier freight is only one part of shipping a print job. Use this cost model to recover packaging, pack-out labor, administration and delivery risk.
How to Quote Custom Labels by the Thousand Without Hiding Setup and Finishing
Build a profitable custom-label quote from fixed setup charges and variable cost per thousand, then present the customer with one clear price.
How to Price Art Stickers: A Break-Even Model for Small Sellers
Build an auditable sticker-pricing model that calculates contribution per order, compares singles with packs and finds your monthly break-even volume.
How to Set a Free-Shipping Threshold for a Sticker or Print Shop
Calculate a free-shipping minimum that absorbs postage without sacrificing the contribution your sticker or print shop needs from each order.