I am trying to get into consulting. What is the ongoing rate for engineering consultants in the Bay Area? Different rates for hardware and software? Is it better to go the hourly route or project based?

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The rates are all over the place - personally, I go for project based based on estimated # of hours. I've found that's the best way to price, but some prefer hourly

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Hope this helps: https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/consulting-fees

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Thank you so much. That was a great read!

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Thank you! I was also thinking along the lines of project based vs hourly.

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