do you pay freelancers hourly or per project?

another perspective: maybe the core issue with setting freelance rates is something else but honestly think about it like this...

Another perspective: maybe the core issue with setting freelance rates is something else. Think about it like this...

But what's the real risk? If this choice is wrong, does the business shut down? I'm saying this so you're super careful.

Another perspective: maybe the core issue with setting freelance rates is something else... I mean think about it like this...

Another perspective: maybe the core issue with setting freelance rates is something else. Think about it like this...

Another perspective: maybe the core issue with setting freelance rates is something else. Think about it like this...

look, most business owners make the wrong choice in situations like this. be careful, snap decisions often end in regret.

edit: I wrote something wrong above, sorry about that.

I didnt know that.

Same here.

It's rare to find an explanation this clear.

i went through the same thing two years ago then tbh when making decisions, write down the worst-case scenario too not just the best.

proven by experience.

i've been down this road let me tell you then everything goes well for the firts three months; problems arise in the fourth.

You're right, I've been down that road too. Partnership isn't a decision to make without working together first.

Partnership isn't a decision to make without working together first.

Let me summarize the topic, since several different answers were given. Don't hesitate to ask; those who don't ask always pay more.

Mistakes made on the freelance pricing side are usually reversible but expensive.

Let me summarize what's been said so far. Everything goes well for the first three months; problems arise in the fourth.

Just leaving this note, it might be useful.

Quick summary for newcomers: A partnership without a payment schedule locks up at the first split.

Timely topic.

My questions are cleared up, thanks. If you don't write this down from the start, it leads to arguments later.

If I were you, I'd go this route.