webwoman - 5:28 pm on Aug 12, 2004 (gmt 0)

I don't think it is your clients' problem that you now need to make up for income that will no longer be there. If these are loyal clients that send referrals, I think it is insulting (and unrealistic) to double their fee for *your* needs, while providing the same service.

I have a couple clients that have been with me for many years, they are on ridiculously low fees...but they send me customers and they got me started. I tell them not to discuss what they pay me with their friends who they refer, they know they are on special pricing and that my rates have increased over the years.

Unless you intend to provide something extra, I hardly think they will go for doubling the fee...if you were in their place, would you?