I'm an experienced marketer who has been in charge of global campaigns for previous employers. However now I'm striking out on my own as a consutant, I'm not sure what I should charge for my hourly rate and what expenses I can claim from clients. Any advice from anyone?

The truth is that you should charge as much as someone will pay you. Here is a better explanation. http://t.co/eaXHTtUl

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