I have been mostly working remote since 1998 because I live in the mountains in Central Arizona - 2.25 hours from the Phoenix Airport. I find this article wildly optimistic.
I literally give a 50% discount when I work remotely because I believe that in general I am about twice as valuable to my customers when I work on site.
I enjoy remote work, but I am honest with myself that physical presence when working with a team is more productive. That said, I save a lot of money working from home so my smaller consulting rate for remote work is viable.
Anyway, I enjoy my consulting business and don't plan on making any changes.
Regarding that 50% discount, do you also charge for travel expenses, in addition to the normal labor rate? If you had to fly to Los Angeles and stay for a week - who pays the travel and lodging?
I literally give a 50% discount when I work remotely because I believe that in general I am about twice as valuable to my customers when I work on site.
I enjoy remote work, but I am honest with myself that physical presence when working with a team is more productive. That said, I save a lot of money working from home so my smaller consulting rate for remote work is viable.
Anyway, I enjoy my consulting business and don't plan on making any changes.