Beware of the Monster Clients of the Deep | Marketing | Small business news; tips; networking

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From http://bloggertone.com 5363 days ago
Made Hot by: Jed on March 17, 2010 4:01 pm

In a tough market, freelance copywriters can be all too keen to grab the next deal, sometimes against our better judgement. Eager to please and allured by the work it can be easy to ignore the warning signs and dismiss our gut instincts, failing to take the necessary precautions from the start.

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Written by wchingya
5361 days ago

Aaron, a very important guide to all freelancers who work online these days. I think most of us have forgotten that: We have a choice too. We are so used to accepting all job loads, without thinking through the type of customers we are dealing with. Often times, there's a risk for if the 'monster' client is unsatisfied, there goes our reputations, whether that's the genuine truth or not. I agree, never accept it brief, brief. I tend to ask for more details, as in goals, directions so we'll know we're on the same page. Good reminder.

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Written by Barneyausten
5362 days ago

New consultants, or indeed many who should know better, in any field can rush into things head-on without thinking. The one that is probably the biggest challenge is convincing that "client who knows best". If you can't convince them then, if you can, you should walk away and work with people who appreciate your talents. What on earth is the point in engaging someone who can help you and then think you know best! And yet this happens every day

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Written by nialldevitt
5363 days ago

Hi Aaron, I work with salespeople and this advice could easily be for them. Too often, we can be guilty of putting our eggs in one basket so to speak as the risk of ignoring our bread and butter sales and customers. Great post! thanks for sharing.

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