{"product_id":"ops03-real-hourly-rate","title":"OPS03 — Real Hourly Rate Calculator for Freelancers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFind out what your time actually costs. Then price every project from a position of strength.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for freelancers and independent consultants who suspect they're undercharging — but don't have the number to prove it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get out of it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalculate your true hourly cost after taxes, overhead, non-billable hours and downtime\u003c\/strong\u003e — not the fantasy rate you tell clients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet a minimum viable day rate that covers everything and still leaves margin\u003c\/strong\u003e — the floor below which you never go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpot which current projects are actually profitable and which are costing you money\u003c\/strong\u003e — instantly, per engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal hourly cost calculator  ·  Minimum viable rate engine  ·  Project profitability checker  ·  Annual income planner  ·  Quick Start guide (PDF)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Freelancers pricing fixed-fee projects and retainers\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Consultants moving from hourly to value-based pricing\u003cbr\u003e\n✓ Independents who've never done a proper cost-of-working analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What format is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Excel (.xlsx) — compatible with Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a subscription?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. One-time purchase. You own it forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Under 10 minutes — just enter your numbers and let the engine do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperators who bought this also use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ops01-invoice-payment-pipeline\"\u003eOPS01 — Invoice \u0026amp; Payment Pipeline ($49)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bnd01-flowinest-finance-starter-bundle\"\u003eBND01 — Finance Starter Bundle ($59)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowinest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53098735894867,"sku":"OPS03","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/0514\/9779\/files\/OPS03.png?v=1772187887","url":"https:\/\/flowinestlab.com\/products\/ops03-real-hourly-rate","provider":"Flowinest Lab ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}