what to charge for embroidery work

I was wondering what to charge for embroidery. I have read that the going rate is about $1.00 per thousand stitches and also that if you have large designs to charge for the amount of time involved and not the amount of stitches( as the the amount of stiches would be high and costly for the customer). I just got my machine and have customers waiting. Also what is the best way to get customers ? I have been doing word of mouth, but am thinking of sending out postcards to busiensses and flyers. Any suggestions.

Location: 
United States

Rate has been becoming a sensitive issue in this industry. No one can tell the best rate for you as it all depends on your marketing strategy.

CENT DIGITIZER
Embroidery Digitizing Service
Download our sample files at http://www.centdigitizer.com
US$ 1.5/1000 stitches
Risk Free Payment
Experience since 1995

rate may be differ from design to design.

we also undertake works @ US$ 1/1000 STITCHES.

for your better ideas pl visit "www.neptunedigitizing.com"

regards,
mona

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Hmm. Mona

I'm sorry to ask you this, but I read at your website your lowest rate is $2.5/1000 for 20,000 st. and above. Is there any other condition to get $1/1000 ?

CENT DIGITIZER
Embroidery Digitizing Service
Download our sample files at http://www.centdigitizer.com
US$ 1.5/1000 stitches
Risk Free Payment
Experience since 1995