February 9, 2021
How to you handle long-term clients who try to wangle freebies from you? Like, Can we talk off the meter? Or, Can you just do this quick thing for me? It’s a challenge, isn’t it? Especially for business professionals … where running a small business is all about relationships. But if you don’t set healthy expectations around when you get paid, you risk becoming a “professional friend” whose time can be squandered. For a few tips on how to put boundaries around those freebies, watch this 3-minute video: Are you our ideal client – Seasoned business owner? Innovative thinker? Based in New York? We want to hear from you. Contact Us
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