Setting the right price for your service

Setting a price is one of the hardest parts of being a provider. Here is some concrete advice.

The four pricing models

Gigförmedlingen has four pricing models. You choose which one fits each service.

Standard price. Market rate for professional work.
Reduced price. Deliberately lower, to make services accessible to more people (pensioners, students, families on tight budgets).
Training price. Clearly lower, for those learning a new trade or building a portfolio.
Voluntary / Goodwill. Completely free, for those who want to help.

How do I arrive at a standard price?

1. Look at what others charge. Search the same category on Gigförmedlingen. What's the range? Where in the range do you belong based on your experience?

2. Calculate your time. What hourly rate do you need to cover your costs and live on?

3. Calculate material costs. If you need paint, tools, or other materials - factor that in.

4. Calculate travel time. If it takes an hour to travel to the assignment and back, that should be in the price.

5. Add a little for the unexpected. Something always takes longer than you think.

How should I communicate the price?

Be transparent. Write what's included and what's extra.
Distinguish between fixed price and hourly rate. For short assignments, fixed price is often better. For long or unclear assignments, hourly rate is often more practical.
Be clear about any minimum charge. If you have a minimum order, say so up front.

What fees apply?

It is free to publish services. When payment is made through the platform, fees are shown clearly before payment is approved.

Paid platform payments use a 5% fee from the provider and a 5% fee from the customer on standard price, reduced price, and training price. No fees are charged for voluntary assignments.

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