Hello everyone, I just completed my first project. If anyone can offer some feedback on what could have been done better, it would be appreciated. Current Company site: https://www.bretco.com/ My version: https://bretco-site.webflow.io/

As a freelancer, there's a line to draw between earning an income and doing work for free. It can happen A LOT in this industry. From a good few of my mentees, these are a few reasons: 1. The client is soft and you don't want to 'offend' them by asking for money 2. The client is a friend, money isn't everything 3. You're scared to be upfront with them in case you lose them 4. You don't think the work and time you put into a task is worth invoicing for It's common to give money the large talk, but do you live up to it? Let's break it down real quick: 1. You don't want to offend a client by asking for money: There shouldn't be a need to feel that invoicing or requesting funds should offend someone. Simply put, it is your service in return for money. There is no offence. Tackle this by telling the client what the rough price of the job is before you start the job. This way they can decide on whether or not to go ahead - or acknowledge they need to pay X amount by X date for the completion of whatever task you're carrying out. 2. You have a good relationship with them. I.e they're a friend Just because you're pals doesn't mean you can't discount them. As a friend, they should be willing to support you and your business - your livelihood. They'll buy from places who're absolute strangers to them, so why not you? As their friend, you'll ensure to give the best quality, but also maybe somewhat a discount too. So don't think that your work should be done for free just because of your relationship with them, this shouldn't determine how you run your business. I like to pay the full price for products/services from my friends, but I do expect better than usual input from them or further advice where necessary. 3. You're afraid to be upfront This industry can be ruined by those who do not speak up when it's needed. You need to know your value & know where you stand. I have never in my life met a mechanic or someone who works at a restaurant who is afraid to ask for the bill or give a quote/price.