Comments on: Ten Signs You Need To Refuse That Project

By: Rose A.

Rose A. — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:12:55 +0000

How do you cut an abusive or unresponsive client away in the middle of a contract agreement period? Should I include a clause in the contract, or is that even necessary?

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By: Eduardo

Eduardo — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:13:21 +0000

Thanks Doug C. Like your upfront approach with the client. I usually collect deposits of the client, but was unprepared at how this client thought that they knew everything about websites just because they may have gone to 1 or 2 seminars about websites or online sales.

I ended up literally firing the client. In the end I was losing value out of my time spent on my business answering all these requests and demands by the client wanting it done their way even though it wasn’t normal practice or the best way to do so.

By: Stephen Dyson

Stephen Dyson — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:33:24 +0000

Agree entirely with it, especially the first type of job to turn down. Had one example this morning, that I binned off:
How are you different from your competitors? (Blank)
Do you have any specific imagery in mind for your logo? “no”
Do you have any color preferences, or existing brand colours? “No”
Do you have any colors that you do not wish to use? “no”
What adjectives should best describe your logo? “Don’t know”
What feeling or message do you want your logo to convey to those who view it? “Quality and service”
How do you prefer your logo to be worded or written out? “Not sure”
How would you like the typography to appear?
What’s your preferred deadline, time frame or exact date of completion? Now
Budget? (Blank)

Got to love people that things can be made from nothing in no time at all.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:53:02 +0000

One of the big issues that I’ve run into that might not be in the top 10 but is one that really stands out is the issues that relate to the client having more than one point of contact, and how those points of contact get along.

I’ve literally had a co-ceo warn me that working with the other ceo is a complete nightmare. When the “go to” points of contact are not on the same page and there’s infighting, it can be really disastrous. The internal aspects of an organization that you can’t see from the outside DO effect the project. Numerous delays, inability to commit to edits and revisions, and general infighting is something I don’t ever want to experience again. You can’t really take sides as a freelancer in a way that makes everyone happy at the end of the project.

If you have multiple points of contact within a project, just keep your eye out for how they interact. Don’t be afraid to ask professionally based questions (of course) that might give you some insight into their processes. If there are constant complaints, trash talk and worrisome comments, get your guard up a bit higher, and if it’s really bad… forget it (if you can afford to).

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