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Hourly billing feels safe. You do the work, you charge for the time.Except it caps your income, punishes you for getting better at your job and can breed mistrust in your client relationships.In this episode we're getting into why it's so psychologically hard to let go of the clock — even when you know it's not working — and six ways you can price your services instead.Including a firm favourite round here: the productised service.If you're ready to make changes with your offers, this one's for you.

In today's episode, I share the practical things I did on a website sales page to be found on the first page Google for my service. Disclaimer - I still have work to do for turning this traffic to enquiries, but I think these tips will be helpful for those finding SEO overwhelming. Also... I am NOT AN SEO expert. Sharing my own experiences. Mentioned in the episode Sally Anne Howard - 49 North Digital The Get Sh*t Done Club - Jools community. Find me on Instagram @systems.with.charlotte Join my email list here

This is a vulnerable episode sharing my experience of switching from an hourly billing retainer model to projects in my service business. Topics covered - Issues with Hourly Billing - How ADHD/ ND acceptance has shaped my working life - Niching from VA/ OBM to systems consultancy - The benefits of productised services Resources / people mentioned 4000 weeks, Time Management for mortal by Oliver Burkeman Shout out to my client & mentor Simply Jools and her working holding space for service providers who want to get sh*t done. Check out her work. Nikki Cross my coach who has facilitated me through this difficult inner work. Her podcast here. About Charlotte I'm a systems consultant and implementer. Creating space for creative soloists in business, with... yes, SYSTEMS. Also SEN parent & gentle anarchist ;) Connect with me on IG @systems.with.charlotte Join my list, storytelling through systems

Pricing is something most service business owners struggle on. In this episode, I discuss a framework for coming up with a grounded price you can confidently get behind. Not just plucking a figure from thin air and getting derailed when you see someone charging less. The Framework 1. The 'Goldilocks approach' 2. Considering the value and ROI for clients 3. Your business costs, salary requirements + hours you wish to work on client work 4. How long this service takes you 5. A benchmark from the market / competitors Look at these figures to help guide the final price you land on. A pricing tool you may find useful on pricing - My Energy Budget Calculator Come say hello on Instagram Join my list, I email weekly.

In this episode, I chat all things lifestyle business and some of the methods I have personally put in place in my service business to avoid the hustle. If you don't get on with time blocking or calendar blocking, listen to this I think you should approach it differently. Mentioned Nikki Cross - Thrive Life and Business, The Thrive First Method & Podcast Megan - Explore Digital - my ride or die capacity calculator was originally from Megan, adapted it slightly. https://explore-virtual.com/asp-products/capacity-calculator/ That TikTok vid about NFC tags - for the nerds only. Follow me on IG systems.with.charlotte Follow me on TikTok

Grab a cuppa, this is a storytime episode of how I became a business owner. Spoiler I have ALWAYS wanted to be a business owner but struggled to find my passions for years. I truly love systems and there's always been clues along the way. I often feel embarrassed about my multitude of jobs. Many of which I didn't even speak about here... but they've all provided such valuable experience that make me great at what I do now. Hope you enjoyed this ramble in your ears! Let me know if I can improve anything for you as a listener. Tell me what you thought on IG @systems.with.charlotte

There are so many tools that promise to claw back the hours. Some are better than others. Some are great for you, and terrible for your biz bestie. It all depends. But here's a list of 6 totally FREE tech tools that save time running your online business. Send me a message > https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlotte-goss/message Oh I have a content repurposing freebie with LOTS more tips here > https://www.charlottegoss.com/links Connect with me on Insta @systems.with.charlotte

Welcome to Screw the Systems, a new podcast for aspiring and existing freelancers and lifestyle business owners wanting SPACE in their life and business THEIR way. Connect with Charlotte INSTA @charlottegossva TikTok WEBSITE