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Category Archives: Client Relations
Freelancers, do you ask for help?
Veteran creative freelancer, Lidia Varesco-Racoma, used to do everything herself -- until she had a baby. That's when she learned how to ask for help -- in life and in business. Continue reading
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Time to Talk at CFC? You bet!
That’s the beauty of CFC (June 22-24 in San Francisco). The speakers will be sitting at the tables with you, milling around in the hallways with you, Netwalking with you, hanging out at the bar with you. Many of us will be sticking around for HOW after CFC is over. And some of us (me!) will be stocked with really good chocolate to help you overcome your fear of talking business with strangers. Business is scary. Ghirardelli chocolate is not. Continue reading
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[Podcast] How to Stop Scope Creep in its Tracks
In the latest CFC 2013 Speaker Podcast Series, writer, Alisa Bonsignore shares explicit language she uses to stop scope creep in its tracks and how she developed the confidence to say these things. Continue reading
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Freelancer: Know Thy Customer
What works for freelance copywriter, Tom Tumbusch, is targeted and highly personalized mailings to his carefully chosen and best prospects. Here's an example... Continue reading
3 Simple Questions to Manage Client Expectations
The Communicatrix shares 3 simple questions to ask a new prospect to manage expectations better later. Continue reading
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Creating memorable holiday greetings
It's not too late to send a holiday greeting to clients and prospects. Freelance writer and CFC veteran, Tom Tumbusch of WordStreamCopy shares a few tips to show your creativity and your gratitude at the same time. Continue reading
5 Ways to Say No (to the Wrong Clients)
Writer, Alison Harrison, shares what she learned at CFC 2012 about how to say no to clients she doesn't want so she can find the ones she does want. Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Client Relations, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelance Writing, Freelancing, Pricing, Proposals Tagged declining, ideal clients, saying no 2 Comments
Meeting with a Prospective Client: After
Part 2 of how to handle a meeting with a prospect from designer, Lidia Varesco Racoma. Today's focus is best practices for follow up. Continue reading
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Meeting with a Prospective Client: Before (& After)
Designer, Lidia Varesco Racoma, shares her tips for making the most out of a meeting with a new prospect. Continue reading
Stolen logo? What would you do?
A logo created by a designer is very similar to another but she knows she didn't steal it. Should they scrap it? Can the client be forbidden from using it if it hasn't been trademarked? What would you do? Continue reading
Posted in Client Relations, Featured, Freelance Graphic & Web Design Tagged stolen logo, trademark infringement 33 Comments
