Ask Is there a right time to tell a steady client that you are raising your rates?

[Edward22]

Most freelancers find it hard to bring up a rate increase, especially with clients they have been working with for a long time. There is always that fear of losing the relationship you have spent months or years building. But staying on the same rate forever does not make sense either, because your skills and experience keep growing. Some people give advance notice, while others just update their next proposal. What approach has worked best for you when raising rates with a long-term client?