Nigel Rawlins argues that pricing should not start with your desired income or hourly rate. Your costs define the floor, but the real ceiling comes from the value your work creates for the client. That means pricing is also a question of positioning, scarcity and trust. His article explores why many independent professionals undercharge for years—and why the most valuable part of their work may not be what they deliver, but the thinking behind it.
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