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Pricing Model Comparison Chart and Event Day Process

Comparison Chart

Comparison Chart

Flat Fee

WHAT IS IT?

A single, fixed price for a defined scope of work.

BEST FOR

Projects with clear deliverables and timelines.

PROS

Predictable budgeting for client
Transparent and simple billing
Encourages efficiency
No surprise charges

CONS

Risk of scope creep
Requires detailed scoping upfront
May appear expensive upfront
Less flexibility for mid-project changes

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Retainer

WHAT IS IT?

A recurring monthly fee for ongoing access to services with a set number of hours per month.

BEST FOR

Long-term partnerships and ongoing support needs.

PROS

Predictable revenue for provider
Predictable access for client
Supports consistent engagement and priority service
Often cost-effective for ongoing needs

CONS

Requires clear boundaries of what’s included
Unused hours create perception issues
Overuse can stress provider capacity
Needs regular review to stay balanced

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Hourly Rate

WHAT IS IT?

Client pays for actual time worked based on an hourly rate.

BEST FOR

Projects with unclear, evolving, or variable scope

PROS

Flexible for changes
Client pays only for work actually performed
Good when needs are unpredictable

CONS

Harder for clients to budget
Requires time tracking and detailed invoicing
Client may worry about hours running high
Incentive structure can feel misaligned

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Day of Event Management Process

Day of Event Process

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