As part of this week’s #solopr Twitter chat, pros in PR consulting offered advice on two key issues in running your business, addressing the following questions:

1. As discussed in today's Solo PR post, have you used value/fee-based (rather than hourly) pricing? Experiences?

1a. For those who use value-based pricing for media relations, how do you “sell” this?

2: In your experience, how long does a client take to respond to a successful proposal? Is silence a bad sign?

2a. Regarding client pre-qualification, do you talk budget before submitting a proposal?

Be sure to check out the transcript in PDF for terrific advice from successful professionals. What do you think — any points to add to the discussion?

The #solopr chat – held each Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. Eastern – is a weekly ritual for some of the most savvy Solo PR Pros on Twitter. Anyone with a Twitter account is welcome to participate – see Join Us for the #solopr Chat on Twitter to find out how!