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What is Retainer?
A recurring fee a client pays for ongoing work or availability.
A retainer is a regular, usually monthly, arrangement where a client pays a set fee for an agreed scope of work or access to your time.
Retainers give freelancers and agencies predictable income. The key is a clear scope, so it stays profitable and does not turn into unlimited work.
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