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Joshua Boswell wants you to stop sweating the small stuff so you can do the big stuff the best you possibly can. Read More
Did you know that “trimming your trees” could dramatically improve your business … AND your enjoyment of the writer’s life?

Yes. Tree trimming could:

reduce the stress in your work life
give you more free time
ensure you are writing what you LOVE, not just what pays
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Yesterday, I brought up the idea that you may have a client that is keeping you from growing to your full potential …

And full enjoyment of the writer’s life.

Now, let me tell you how you’ll KNOW if you need to let a client go. Read More
This week, we’ve been talking about how to let go of a client who’s been sucking the enjoyment (and in some cases, the income you deserve) out of your writer’s life.

Yesterday, I gave you the warning signs of a bad client so you could consider if one of your clients has to go.

Now we’re going Read More
Now, wait a minute! “LOSE a client?” Aren’t we supposed to be finding and keeping our clients?

Yes. Absolutely, yes.

But there may come a time when your business is booming. Your niche has become more specific. Your fees are getting higher.

You realize there is one client holding you back Read More
Sometimes your happiness, not to mention success as a freelancer, depends on you breaking up with clients that are holding you back.

Today, we’re going to discuss how to do this without burning any bridges.

In fact, my goal is to get you to the point where your ex-client will not only be fine Read More

8 Dos and Don’ts for Breaking Up with a Client

8 Dos and Don’ts for Breaking Up with a Client - http://www.awaionline.com Avatar Posted by AWAI under Strategy
From http://www.awaionline.com 4108 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on January 28, 2013 8:18 am
We don’t talk about breaking up with clients very often.

For those of you that are still in the process of becoming a copywriter or getting your first client, don’t let this scare you.

We don’t talk about it often because it doesn’t have to happen often.

The truth is that businesses grow. Read More
What’s with all the hype surrounding social media?

(And, maybe the real question is … Can you make money because of all this hype?)

It’s as if every company on the planet has become distracted from the serious business of marketing. It seems as if they are wasting their valuable time and reso Read More
When it comes to marketing, working with previous clients is one of the easiest and fastest ways to get projects. Referrals are a close second.

With repeat business, the client is already sold on you. As long as you understand the project and your fee is agreeable, you’re likely to get the job. Read More

Your Blossoming Tree

Your Blossoming Tree - http://www.awaionline.com Avatar Posted by AWAI under Startups
From http://www.awaionline.com 4110 days ago
You’ve taken big steps this week. You’re going to reap the benefits, whether you break up with your client or not, because taking control of your business is empowering.

Now, before we say goodbye, I want you to ask yourself one very important question:

“HOW did I get into this situation and Read More
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