Truly Cape Town guest speakers are getting more and more expensive. As the cost of living increases, so do the price tags attached to the invitees. Competitors in this game can earn a great living by keeping their costs low. Of course, movie stars, celebrities, and musicians are going to be expensive - that is logical. It is also a given. But why are the costs for non-famous guest speakers rising? The rates vary depending on their educational and practical backgrounds. Here are some facts about how they charge. Do they charge hourly? The answer is not usually. They have been booked for a specific period of time, but they also have to provide for travel and hotel expenses, as well as food and their time. Fees can fall into three categories of importance and cost: keynote (opening), half a day events (such as a seminar), or all day (such as an emcee). That said, Cape Town guest speakers do not have a set price range to work with. Many entry-level ones can charge R4000; how much of their time you use depends upon your event, and this is typically a flat rate. A more experienced professional can charge anywhere upwards of R15 000 per appearance! And that's not even the famous ones. This isn't to say that all of them cost and charge this much. In fact, an ambitious Cape Town guest speaker would make good money by cutting down on their expenses and beating the competition, especially if they are good at what they do.