Re: FLASH: Contract Dilemma

[Sonja ***]

I'm not "there" yet and I know this response was not for me personally, but 

thank you for the good advice. I'm sure that I'll be in that position in the 

near future.


Sonja


>

From: Gahlord Dewald <gahlordweedsmedia [dot] com>

>

Reply-To: flasherchinwag [dot] com

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To: "flasherchinwag [dot] com" <flasherchinwag [dot] com>

>Subject: FLASH: Contract Dilemma

>Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 13:51:48 -0500

>

>I don't work without a deposit. Period. My clients know this and respect 

>it.

>Some of them had a bit of a hard time with it at first. But they get over 

>it

>quickly when they see that things work. In fact, I usually go for half of 

>an

>estimate up front if they won't let me work by the hour. If I'm working by

>the hour then my deposit tends to be a little bit less. But most people 

>want

>project estimates.

>

>Fact is, there's a ton of work out there as anyone from FF2k can attest.

>Though it might be scary, you're better off drumming up clients who can 

>work

>with you on terms that make you happy (which will make your work better 

>btw)

>than giving a short term loan to a company with the 3rd best service

>ranking.

>

>On the other hand, rent might be due and it's scary. But I say stick to 

>your

>guns. Develop clients who can meet your requirements for a satisfactory

>working relationship. In the thirty to sixty days it will take you to get

>the check from your current prospect, you _will_ be able to find a client

>who can satisfy your working requirements.

>

>Gahlord

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