16 posts tagged with Profitability
Fixed-price and hourly Upwork contracts carry the same 10% fee but completely different risk profiles. A worked example priced both ways, the estimate-error math that decides which...
The two-rate model that every Upwork agency runs on — what bill rate and pay rate mean, how the 10% fee changes the real spread, and how to set margin bands per seniority. Includes...
The full profit calculation for an Upwork agency contract — bill rate, the 10% service fee, freelancer pay, management overhead, and FX losses. Includes a worked example on a reali...
Too many apps means duplicate data, context switching, and silent margin leak. Here is how tool sprawl shows up in agencies and dev shops, what it really costs, and how consolidati...
Generic CRMs aren't built for agencies. Learn what makes an agency CRM different, how to evaluate your options, and how to choose a tool that connects clients, projects, and invoic...
Not every client is worth keeping. Learn how to identify unprofitable relationships, calculate the true cost of a bad client, have the conversation professionally, and transition g...
Managing multiple projects simultaneously is the default state for agencies and freelancers. Learn practical frameworks for prioritization, time blocking, dashboard visibility, and...
A practical breakdown of the four pricing models agencies use — hourly, fixed price, retainer, and value-based — with real numbers, margin risks, and guidance on which model fits w...
Industry benchmarks for agency profit margins, why delivery margin is the metric that matters, the 5 most common margin killers, and a concrete framework for improving profitabilit...
A step-by-step guide to pricing web design projects — from estimating hours per phase to setting margin targets and avoiding the most common pricing mistakes.
