This question is so uncomfortable for us! Why is it so hard to place a value (monetary or otherwise) on our services, our products, our gifts? It shouldn't be, and honestly, until we value ourselves, others will not value us. Especially in today's marketplace. Everyone is looking for things, whether services or products, they can get for free. Will this be you, giving the best of you...for nothing or for less? Don't let it be.

Start today by assessing what YOU would pay, if you were the customer, for your products or services, and then set the price even a little higher. Value yourself, or others won't. You might be surprised what people are willing to pay you, if you only ask. And try not to grimmace when you ask! Ask expectantly, confidently, and they will see your conviction and out come the wallets! You aren't giving nothing, so don't ask for nothing. You're giving the best of you. This is FULL of value!

Confidence in service is what our economy needs right now to rebound. If everyone is willing to undersell, underprice, just to get the customer, then not only are we fostering consumers who look for the cheapest available, we are also contributing less to the cashflow required to build our economy. Stand tall and ask a fair but appropriate value for your products or services. Teach consumers to value quality. Rebuild our nation through hard-earned dollars.

Give today.