Re: FN-FORUM Difficult clients

date posted 24th January 2001 21:42

Ohh yes, been there, done that. If I have a bad gut feeling about someone I
usually either refuse outright to take on the job, or ask (in the quote) for
some of the invoice to be paid upfront.

It's tough out there that's for sure...And then there have been times when I
had a bad gut feeling but did the work anyway.

As long as you're not actually laying down money for these chaps by buying
kit or software, sometimes it pays to risk it.

Turning your bullshit-o-meter up to full is pretty important in this game.
The fact is though that we all have to make a few memorable mistakes.

And then, just when you're totally disenchanted with the whole business
there are those clients who are complete sweethearts and it makes it all
worthwhile again.

ruth arnold
spacehoppa.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jo Hall" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 4:51 PM
Subject: FN-FORUM Difficult clients


> I have recently been contacted by someone who wants my services and I had
> arranged to meet them this afternoon to discuss the project in more
detail.
> We arranged a time and a place but he never showed up. I've left a couple
> of messages but I haven't had a call yet to explain his non-arrival.
>
> I guess I wouldn't mind that much, but we've had about 3 conversations on
> the phone and a dozen or so emails have passed between us laying out plans
> etc so I kind of assumed he was serious and, he may still be.
>
> My question is, I've got a bad vibe about this fella (for a number of
> reasons - not just his no-show today) and I'm wondering if anyone else has
> had a similar experience. Do you let business pass you by because you
think
> someone's a bit of a tosser or do you keep going for the sake of the
> mortgage?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jo
> Indigo Web Design