Comments on: Retention During The Recession: 20 Ways to Get And Keep More Clients http://freelancefolder.com/retention-during-the-recession-getting-and-keeping-more-clients/ The Blog For Freelancers And Web-Workers Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:06:36 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: 10 Simple, Local Promotions for Your Small Business | Getting Started http://freelancefolder.com/retention-during-the-recession-getting-and-keeping-more-clients/comment-page-1/#comment-36855 10 Simple, Local Promotions for Your Small Business | Getting Started Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:47:25 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=2330#comment-36855 [...] a Giveaway – In a post on FreelanceFolder.com, Mike Smith detailed his tried and true way for winning local clients through contests. He suggests leaving a fishbowl [...] [...] a Giveaway – In a post on FreelanceFolder.com, Mike Smith detailed his tried and true way for winning local clients through contests. He suggests leaving a fishbowl [...]

]]> By: 5 Surprising Questions to Ask Before You Set Next Year’s Goals | Afif Fattouh - Web Specialist http://freelancefolder.com/retention-during-the-recession-getting-and-keeping-more-clients/comment-page-1/#comment-35993 5 Surprising Questions to Ask Before You Set Next Year’s Goals | Afif Fattouh - Web Specialist Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:56:06 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=2330#comment-35993 [...] If so, it may be worth your time and effort to find out why a customer left. We are in the midst of a recession, so it is possible that some clients simply can’t afford your services anymore — but don’t [...] [...] If so, it may be worth your time and effort to find out why a customer left. We are in the midst of a recession, so it is possible that some clients simply can’t afford your services anymore — but don’t [...]

]]> By: 5 Surprising Questions to Ask Before You Set Next Year’s Goals | Red Button Reviews http://freelancefolder.com/retention-during-the-recession-getting-and-keeping-more-clients/comment-page-1/#comment-35057 5 Surprising Questions to Ask Before You Set Next Year’s Goals | Red Button Reviews Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:34:09 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=2330#comment-35057 [...] If so, it may be worth your time and effort to find out why a customer left. We are in the midst of a recession, so it is possible that some clients simply can’t afford your services anymore — but [...] [...] If so, it may be worth your time and effort to find out why a customer left. We are in the midst of a recession, so it is possible that some clients simply can’t afford your services anymore — but [...]

]]> By: Easy Ways to Promote Your Freelancing | Portfolio of Amber Weinberg :: Design, Web Development and Freelance Blog http://freelancefolder.com/retention-during-the-recession-getting-and-keeping-more-clients/comment-page-1/#comment-31849 Easy Ways to Promote Your Freelancing | Portfolio of Amber Weinberg :: Design, Web Development and Freelance Blog Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:14:14 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=2330#comment-31849 [...] Great tips for both gaining and keeping clients. Has anyone tried the “cold emailing” trick for lists? Wonder if it works. Read it. [...] [...] Great tips for both gaining and keeping clients. Has anyone tried the “cold emailing” trick for lists? Wonder if it works. Read it. [...]

]]> By: 10 Simple, Local Promotions for Your Small Business | Outright Blog http://freelancefolder.com/retention-during-the-recession-getting-and-keeping-more-clients/comment-page-1/#comment-28934 10 Simple, Local Promotions for Your Small Business | Outright Blog Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:49:44 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=2330#comment-28934 [...] a Giveaway – In a post on FreelanceFolder.com, Mike Smith detailed his tried and true way for winning local clients through contests. He suggests leaving a fishbowl [...] [...] a Giveaway – In a post on FreelanceFolder.com, Mike Smith detailed his tried and true way for winning local clients through contests. He suggests leaving a fishbowl [...]

]]> By: Catherine L. Tully http://freelancefolder.com/retention-during-the-recession-getting-and-keeping-more-clients/comment-page-1/#comment-28893 Catherine L. Tully Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:15:14 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=2330#comment-28893 I have found this downturn in the economy to be good for business as a freelance writer. I've had more work than ever. I think that rather than hiring people, companies have been outsourcing some of their work...at least that has been my experience. Great post--full of good advice! I also find that touching base with editors periodically is helpful, just to see if they have any projects available. They often do! I have found this downturn in the economy to be good for business as a freelance writer. I’ve had more work than ever. I think that rather than hiring people, companies have been outsourcing some of their work…at least that has been my experience.

Great post–full of good advice! I also find that touching base with editors periodically is helpful, just to see if they have any projects available. They often do!

]]> By: Alter Blogs | 11 recursos freelance gratuitos para conseguir clientes en tiempos de crisis http://freelancefolder.com/retention-during-the-recession-getting-and-keeping-more-clients/comment-page-1/#comment-28804 Alter Blogs | 11 recursos freelance gratuitos para conseguir clientes en tiempos de crisis Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:39:36 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=2330#comment-28804 [...] leer el artículo Retention During The Recession: 20 Ways to Get And Keep More Clients, publicado por Mike Smith en [...] [...] leer el artículo Retention During The Recession: 20 Ways to Get And Keep More Clients, publicado por Mike Smith en [...]

]]> By: Lexi Rodrigo http://freelancefolder.com/retention-during-the-recession-getting-and-keeping-more-clients/comment-page-1/#comment-28775 Lexi Rodrigo Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:55:47 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=2330#comment-28775 Excellent suggestions! Yes, I have managed to find and keep clients in this economy. All of them are repeat clients so I no longer spend time, energy and money to market my services. The strategies that worked for me are networking with prospects and always over delivering. It's also a good idea to invest in your professional development and keep improving your skills. This sets you apart from the competition and you will get clients even if you charge more than others. Excellent suggestions!

Yes, I have managed to find and keep clients in this economy. All of them are repeat clients so I no longer spend time, energy and money to market my services.

The strategies that worked for me are networking with prospects and always over delivering.

It’s also a good idea to invest in your professional development and keep improving your skills. This sets you apart from the competition and you will get clients even if you charge more than others.

]]> By: Blog del Freelance » Archivo del weblog » 11 recursos freelance gratuitos para conseguir clientes en tiempos de crisis http://freelancefolder.com/retention-during-the-recession-getting-and-keeping-more-clients/comment-page-1/#comment-28763 Blog del Freelance » Archivo del weblog » 11 recursos freelance gratuitos para conseguir clientes en tiempos de crisis Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:43:06 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=2330#comment-28763 [...] leer el artículo Retention During The Recession: 20 Ways to Get And Keep More Clients, publicado por Mike Smith en [...] [...] leer el artículo Retention During The Recession: 20 Ways to Get And Keep More Clients, publicado por Mike Smith en [...]

]]> By: (Anti) Social-Lists 7/12/09 | (Anti) Social Development http://freelancefolder.com/retention-during-the-recession-getting-and-keeping-more-clients/comment-page-1/#comment-28758 (Anti) Social-Lists 7/12/09 | (Anti) Social Development Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:01:56 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=2330#comment-28758 [...] Retention During the Recession: 20 Ways to Get and Keep More Clients - Ways to get and keep clients even when you think the economy is so bad no one is going to want to hire you. [...] [...] Retention During the Recession: 20 Ways to Get and Keep More Clients – Ways to get and keep clients even when you think the economy is so bad no one is going to want to hire you. [...]

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