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How Freelancers Can Negotiate a Client Non-Compete Clause
Episode 73 of Freelance Careers with Fexingo dives into a tricky but valuable negotiation tool for independent consultants: the non-compete clause. Lucas and Luna break down when a non-compete makes sense for a freelancer (not just for employers), using the example of a marketing consultant who negotiated a 12-month non-compete with a SaaS client in exchange for a 30 percent retainer increase. They walk through the three key elements to include: scope, duration, and compensation. They also discuss the risks—like limiting future work—and how to frame it as a win-win for both sides. If…
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