I am starting my own side hustle. Should I charge a flat fee or hourly rate?
Twonk9098
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Replied on January 20, 2026, 7:54 pm
Always charge Cost of Parts + Flat Labor Fee. For example, $50 labor for a 30-minute screen swap, or $150 labor for complex micro-soldering. Never charge hourly, as you get punished for working faster!