Category: Clients
How to Build Your Business Through the Art of Persuasion
You are a hard working entrepreneur constantly on the hunt for more clients and more income. You may have tried several times to change up your pricing packages, offer other services, or simply take on more clients in order to bring in more money. But what you probably never got taught at Business School was […]
Read More5 Types of Clients to Avoid (And Why)
When you’re in business it’s tempting to accept as many offers of work as possible, especially during lean times. We’ve all experienced the aptly-named ‘feast or famine’ cycle and trying to stay on an even keel can be tricky, but taking on every client that comes your way is not the answer. As I’ve discussed […]
Read MoreReal Life Examples of How to Raise Your Prices on Existing Clients
How do you go about raising your prices and not offending your clients? It may seem easier to just target new clients with your targeted online and offline strategies, some of which we’ve covered here before. Yet that approach focuses on attracting new clients only and we all know that keeping hold of an existing […]
Read MoreHow to Handle Client Overload [in 3 Steps]
Unless one is extraordinarily well organised, there will come a time in any successful freelancer’s career where they become overwhelmed with the amount of work they have on their plate. While this is a happy problem, it is a problem nonetheless, and a potentially dangerous one at that. Client overload can lead to any number […]
Read MoreFive Strategic Ways To Create A Consistent Client Base Each Month And Recurring Revenue
Here’s the scenario you likely know all too well. You’re working hard to meet your client deadlines, finish projects and deal with all the administration that goes with your current work. Yet you know you have to make time to focus on gaining new clients, because once this busy period is over, you’re going to […]
Read MoreCopywriting for Freelancers: Choosing the Words that Lead to Better Clients & More Sales
When it comes to raising your rates, you’d be surprised at how much a few simple words may be costing you. If you’re selling services online, you must understand that words rule the web, whether you like it or not. And since you need to be able to convey to a multitude of potential clients why you […]
Read MoreHow to Resolve a Client Dispute in 6 Steps
Any freelancer who has been in the game for more than five minutes has endured a client dispute. It comes with the territory — even if you do great work and behave impeccably you’re bound to come across someone at some point who’s seemingly eager for a fight. The ramifications of client disputes are rarely […]
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