oilman - 12:17 am on Apr 4, 2002 (gmt 0)

Hard to say what you should charge. I'm sure you have a number in your head already - you want to make sure you get the contract but you don't want to be too low either. Here's what I used to to do when I started out and now I recommend it to all new contractors:

Take that number in your head and add 50% to it.

I've found over the years that most new contractors far undervalue themselves. Also don't forget there is a certain level of value perception - if you bid too low the client can thin that either you're not very good or that you're desperate for work. Neither of those situations will do you any good.

Good Luck and welcome to WMW :)