I'd like to market my web design in the new year by sending out letters to local small business owners.

Does anyone know of a place where I could get some ideas, or a template for this type of letter.

Thanks

Phil

It's a tough one, I think at the end of the day you'll have to decide how much you want for the completing the job.

I'm a new freelancer myself, and it does take us longer to produce something than it does a more experienced designer.

One way could be to split the research and design part of the job.

Charge a lower rate for the research and a higher rate for the design.

In order to minimise the research in future, ask clients to email you examples what they have in mind for the finished piece.

Don't start a piece until you have good idea of what they want.