What does it cost to run your business? What should I charge as my hourly rate/pay myself?  Use this guide to work out how much you need to run your business so you can work out tangible income goals and stay on top of your budget. You can use the secondary page to assess how much you need to pay yourself hourly (and any team members). Knowing your numbers, financial goal and budgeting empowers you to reach new heights and money care is SELF CARE.