Hourly billing penalizes you as you gain experience and efficiency. Retainers align your incentives with the client’s continued business health.
The Advisory & Maintenance Retainer
Position your monthly retainer not around a bag of hours, but around peace of mind: guaranteed SLA response times, ongoing security audits, and dedicated priority roadmapping.
Written by
Julian Rossi
Independent consultant, remote work strategist, and regular contributor to Freelance Spark.
