What Should I Charge For Lessons? Options

[miochy]

I only charge £9 for half an hour at the moment but the going rate aroung here (suburb in South Manchester) seems to be £10.

I charge lower because I have only just started teaching (last November) but on hindsight, I thinking maybe I shouldn't have done because of my qualifications.

I am thinking of reviewing my prices in September and bringing myself in line with the other teachers at £10. Not sure if I'll upset my present pupils though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[gazdudeuk]

I only charge £9 for half an hour at the moment but the going rate aroung here (suburb in South Manchester) seems to be £10.

I charge lower because I have only just started teaching (last November) but on hindsight, I thinking maybe I shouldn't have done because of my qualifications.

I am thinking of reviewing my prices in September and bringing myself in line with the other teachers at £10. Not sure if I'll upset my present pupils though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

this is how i feel, i could put mine up and lose some.. but now everytime i give letters out my pupils automatically think its about a price rise (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[barbara]

Do you increase you fees annually? Maybe you should consider this. I send out letters to all my students every July for a September 1st increase. They expect it now. If you are not sure of how much, maybe look at the retail price index. That's what the ISM advised us to do last year.
As my students say - everyone gets a pay rise. Why should we be any different? The important thing is to do it regularly.
When students start with me, I say the fee is £x, and is reviewed every September. No surprises then.

Ann

The last time was September 2004. I've never had a parent querying the rise in fees. Perhaps annually will be better.Thanks.

[AnnC]

I only charge £9 for half an hour at the moment but the going rate aroung here (suburb in South Manchester) seems to be £10.

I charge lower because I have only just started teaching (last November) but on hindsight, I thinking maybe I shouldn't have done because of my qualifications.

I am thinking of reviewing my prices in September and bringing myself in line with the other teachers at £10. Not sure if I'll upset my present pupils though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Even now, I hate notifying price increases, and I agonise for days over what to put fees up to.

BUT - I've never lost a student yet through it! If they are happy with the quality and style of your teaching, chances are it will be "better the devil you know". I lost a student once because she messed me around not turning up with no good reason, and I charged her for the missed lessons. Now, two teachers later, and she's back, and she now respects my time.

Ann