“The monthly rate… is exactly the same on the first month or… on the 50th month… as long as the scope doesn't change… we adjust for inflation only.”

Secure & Simple - Podcast for Consultants and CISOs on Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance · From Upwork to 100-Person Consultancy: How Subscriptions Fueled Growth | Taylor Hersom

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Offer a flat monthly subscription rate that stays the same for the entire contract unless scope changes (e.g., adding ISO 27001 or GDPR)

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“I would put in this really high hourly rate, but then I would put in the notes, hey, just ping me. I have a subscription offering, which allows you to have more predictability in the monthly retainer.”
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