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In my nearly ten years of small business ownership, perhaps one of the most advantageous lessons I’ve learned is that not every client is the right fit for my business. It doesn’t matter whether I’m going through a dry spell or thinking about my long-term cash flow, there are certain clients that I know I can’t afford to take on.

After all, if you’re a service-based business owner, the chances are that you are going to spend quite some time with them. Your clients end up having a big impact on your business culture, your work/life balance, your bottom line, and the direction you take.

That’s why it’s incredibly important that you pair yourself with the right kind of client. It takes time, but the payoff is significant. Here are five client types that I’ve chosen to avoid doing business with, or when I do I put mitigating measures in place to deal with their quirks!