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When to say no to a client
Read more: When to say no to a clientIf you’re anything like me, you’re probably a people pleaser. You want to be graded and you want that A+. And you want everyone to be happy. The idea of saying no to a client gives you diarrhea. Wait, is that one just me? Whatever. Let’s move on. Not being able to say no to…
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How to handle the end of a client relationship
Read more: How to handle the end of a client relationshipAs much as I would like all of my clients to be with me for the rest of time, the fact is that the end of our relationship has to come. So many times, it’s the healthy next step. Why? Their needs have changed or I have changed. Or a million other things may have…
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Summer Fridays
Read more: Summer FridaysJune ushers in one of my favorite traditions: Summer Fridays. As long as I get all of my work done and nothing urgent comes up, I’m taking Friday afternoon off. What do I do with that time? I go to the pool. I read a book. I’ll do something fun with my daughter. Or I’ll…
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How to be your own boss
Read more: How to be your own bossI own my own business. I can do whatever I want. Oh crap, I really can do whatever I want because I am the boss. Being your own boss sounds really great until you’re in the middle of it and realize everything is on you. You are the one who makes sure everything gets done.…
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Reasons why I haven’t gone after a potential client
Read more: Reasons why I haven’t gone after a potential clientI like money. Because I like giving my daughter and pets the life they deserve. So it’s not surprising that I go after almost every potential client who comes my way. Yes, I said almost. I decide not to pursue a number of potential clients during the first interaction. I drop some during the proposal…
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How to Stay Motivated During a Slow Business Period
Read more: How to Stay Motivated During a Slow Business PeriodI’m going to admit it: Business is a little slow for me right now. This is partially my fault. My focus is on my daughter until she goes to preschool, so I am not able to work more than part-time. But still, when I put my feelers out for work, it’s unusually quiet. It’s odd.…
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Adding a New Service as a Business Owner
Read more: Adding a New Service as a Business OwnerA couple of things have happened recently. One is that I’m working with a pro bono client on a new service that I’ve never offered before. The second is that LinkedIn published a list of skills on the rise. Both of these had me thinking about how I decide to add a new service to…
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Stop Trying to Do It All
Read more: Stop Trying to Do It AllWhen I first started with my business, I was working constantly. I’d sometimes get up at five in the morning and wouldn’t finish until ten at night. It was exhilarating to do it all, but thankfully, I knew it couldn’t last. So as soon as I could, I started taking things off my plate and…
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My Biggest Client Red Flags
Read more: My Biggest Client Red FlagsI’ve talked a lot about red flags in a social media consultant, but not as much about client red flags. Recognizing client red flags before you actually start working together can save you loads of headaches and will save you from having to fire a client. And your business will be healthier because of it.…
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Should You Ever Fire a Client?
Read more: Should You Ever Fire a Client?I remember being at a bar with a friend and she just threw her phone, exasperated. “I’m firing this client. I’m just done. DONE.” I gasped. We could fire a client? Like for real? Being so early in my business, the idea was absolutely foreign to me. I was in the process of building up…
