April 30th, 2010 in
Freelance |
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I am going to make a bold statement here – 90% of the readers here on Web Design Booth are freelancers, either part time or full time. Disagree? Read the article and leave a comment. But since I believe most readers here are freelancers, I want to discuss the freelance fever; the fire that’s lit under you and causes you to push forward on projects, client work and business in general.
That same fire the burns inside your soul can be utilized in a controlled way to further your freelance career – or it can cause you to burn out if you’re not careful. Today, I want to discuss how you can spot the fire and put it to good use.
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April 12th, 2010 in
Freelance |
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There are several articles on the internet about problem clients. You’ve probably read a few of them, I’ve even wrote one. Yet, when was the last time that we bothered to think that maybe we as designers and developers; assisted a client in going from “Problem Client” into “Client from Hell”? So instead of throwing fuel on the fire, lets look at some ways to improve client interaction.
Engage With the Client.
Engaging with the client means being personable. That doesn’t mean you have to go to his son’s baseball games but show a genuine interest in what they have to say. Actively listen to the client and make small talk when not talking about the project. Your goal in this part of the game is become the client’s personal freelancer. You want to be his freelancer. You want the client to feel as if you care about them and hopefully you really do. Unless you are a robot.
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