A flat fee or flat rate refers to a pricing structure that charges a single fixed fee for a service, regardless of usage. HubSpot contributor Erin Rodrigue has published an in-depth article on flat-rate pricing. She says, “If you price things correctly, a flat rate will cover the direct and indirect costs with a healthy profit leftover. But calculating an optimal one requires a solid strategy — and a little guesswork. So if you want to determine a fixed rate that will work for you, follow these steps: Start by estimating the number of hours it will take to complete a project. If you’re... [...]