Tag: clients

December 2, 2021

An email subscriber asked me: “How many accounts or clients can one person handle? I limit mine to three at any one time. But maybe there is a better way of determining how many projects I could carry.” Like many […]

September 15, 2021

Snapchat may not be the very first name on people’s lips when they are talking about social media marketing, but it is a powerful platform that can produce significant returns if used sensibly. In this post we will look at […]

April 27, 2021

Likely, you know someone that you’re more than happy to refer to other people. In fact, we might even feel some sense of an obligation to help them out with a referral. You might wonder where that feeling of obligation […]

December 29, 2020

Millions of businesses were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in declining revenue and tighter budgets. Research shows that 47% of B2B buyers were forced to hold off on purchases in 2020. While understandable, this response significantly impacted sellers’ […]

November 12, 2020

Do you want to create business proposals that will bring loyal clients to your company? In a business proposal, you are not simply selling your products and services; you are providing solutions to your clients’ problems. As William James said, […]

July 22, 2020

These are strange, challenging times for businesses. The past few months have put a financial strain on them – from the loss of clients and revenues to furloughing staff – which further resulted in halting expansion plans, investments, and even […]

April 27, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has thrown the world into chaos, bringing with it a time of economic uncertainty. Businesses have had no choice but to furlough employees left, right and centre, and there are growing concerns over how long the global […]

March 19, 2020

When you hear motivational marketing, you’re probably thinking something like huge rallies and motivational, inspirational speeches telling people why they need what you’ve got to sell and they need it now. Kind of like door-to-door salesmen trying to sell you […]

December 18, 2019

Not getting enough clients is one of the worst feelings. Without quantifiable success, it can seem like everything that you are working on and care about is for nothing. Plus, without enough clients, there is often a sense of urgency […]

November 18, 2019

If you type a variation of “what do I need for my business to succeed” into a search engine, then you’ll get somewhere in the neighborhood of one quintillion blog posts and articles promising an answer. You need a brand […]

January 11, 2019

As a small business owner, you may feel overwhelmed by everyday challenges. Small businesses have to keep looking for new clients. There’s a constant pressure of daily expenditures. Imagine a situation where you didn’t have to run around and chase […]

December 19, 2018

Difficult clients can make you want to pull your hair out. I’ve been fortunate for most of my freelance career. Most clients have respected me and my time. But there have been a few that were difficult to work with […]

December 3, 2018

Late invoices are the bane of all of our existences. Income from a freelance and consulting business can naturally ebb and flow. Late invoices during an already slow period can cause serious panic. I generally give people the benefit of […]

November 28, 2018

The end of the year is time for introspection and planning. What kind of clients should you focus on in 2019? And how can you find the right opportunities? Read on to find out. It’s that time of the year […]

September 5, 2018

Do you ever feel like you are constantly seeking out new clients as a freelancer? Some would argue that this constantly selling your services and hunting down leads is natural for freelancers. However, constantly trying to keep up with the […]

August 21, 2018

So, let’s face it. Sometimes running a business is not all gumdrops and lollipops. It can be frustrating, right? So the question for you today is, have you ever had a client or a project that just did not go […]

June 11, 2018

Following up is the key to running a successful business. In the professional world, everyone is busy and just trying to keep everything afloat. Not to mention, life also happens. It’s easy to overbook yourself, forget things, or just fall […]

June 5, 2018

During an agency consulting project several years ago, I discovered the agency had been working for $5 an hour. How did that happen? One of their clients cut their marketing retainer. The agency’s accountant updated the invoices… but no one […]

May 8, 2018

There is an ultimate question you should be asking all of your clients at least once per year. An Astonishing Fact It’s astonishing to find out that most companies lose their clients, because they don’t pay enough attention to them. […]

April 17, 2018

In-house and agency marketing teams who labor to serve their organizations face many struggles and obstacles. There is never enough time, people, or money – and most executive teams don’t have realistic expectations of what marketing can do with the […]