I would also like to reiterate what has already been said.
I started my company in 2006 and I learned pretty quickly that some customers are just plain cheap. You could actually do a job at a loss and they would still complain that you were expensive. And the reality is that I'm better off sitting at home doing nothing than working at a loss.
I don't gouge anybody, but my rate pays me a good wage, pays all the company's expenses and includes a small profit for the company. The rate is non-negotiable.
Bruce
