Sooner or later a customer needs it yesterday. Rush orders can be a great revenue opportunity, but only if you price them properly and protect your existing commitments.
Why Charge a Rush Fee
- •Rush work disrupts your planned schedule
- •It may require overtime or pushing other jobs
- •Speed has real value to the customer
- •It discourages everyone from expecting instant turnaround
How to Set Rush Pricing
Add a flat rush fee or a percentage surcharge based on how much you must compress the timeline. The tighter the deadline, the higher the fee.
Protect Your Other Customers
Only accept a rush if you can deliver it without breaking promises to existing clients. Your reputation depends on the orders you already committed to.
Use Fast Digitizing to Say Yes
Because you can digitize instantly with free tools, you can often accommodate rushes others cannot — and charge a premium for that speed.
Digitize instantly to take on rush work:
Open the Converter →Speed Is a Product
A rush fee is not a penalty — it is the price of speed. Customers who truly need it will gladly pay.
Treat rush orders as a premium service: charge a fair fee, protect your existing commitments, and use fast digitizing to deliver when competitors cannot.