How to Handle Requests for Freebies

There was a moment after I started my business when I realized that lots of people were hitting me up for advice.  Not only were clients eager to learn as much from me as possible, but old friends and new contacts were asking to “pick my brain.”  At first, it was very flattering.  But quickly …

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How to Get Clients to Behave (and Still Love You)

You love your clients…most of the time.  Sometimes they are really aggravating!  They can be late, uncooperative, or unresponsive.  They can be overly demanding (like when they ask for the moon and budget for marbles).  I want to share strategies to keep your clients in line, so you both end up thrilled with the results. …

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7 Reasons to Turn Down a Project

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Most of us feel pressure to take whatever work we can get.  One of my clients used to live by the mantra, “a job is better than no job.”  But in fact, we’ll be happier–and probably make more money!–if we are more selective. Here’s seven situations when you’re better off saying no.  You’ll get a …

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Seek Dissent, Not Consensus

We spend a lot of time and energy trying to create consensus…with customers, employees, partners, etc.  But consensus does not always create the best decisions.  In fact, sometimes it results in big mistakes. The most successful managers actively seek out dissent.  They realize that people often withhold unpopular viewpoints, and that decisions will be better …

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