Re: How to Turn Down a Client

>One writer stated that to string someone along "is disrepectful, unethical
>and poor business."
>The respondent wrote: "Then why does everybody do it?"
>
>Sorry - like I said, 20+ years in the business and this is the first I've
>heard of this tactic.  It's just bad business. Nope - "everybody" doesn't do
>it!

Excuse me. Do you even know what you're responding to? Forgive my 
bluntness, but it seems to me you've completely lost the thread (how bout 
that?). To bring your mind to the point (for a change), I *originally* 
stated that there is nothing wrong with simply blowing off someone that's 
wasting your time. Apparently you've been in business for a while. Do you 
have a problem with this? Really? I'm absolutely amazed. And yes, take your 
rose-colored glasses off: it happens all the time. Like, doh!

>Mr. Ocean has found his market and is doing business with the people who want
>to do business with him and has found success.  He won't do business with
>everyone - you can't do business with *everyone*.
>
>You decide how you want to conduct yourself in the sales arena - the
>marketplace is very democratic...it will decide if you're right or wrong.

Amen.

>Just remember, though - you will be treated as you've treated others.....

I am *highly* respected in my county. That's why I landed a contract just 
south of 5 figures for my 4th ever web site. The proof of the pudding, as 
they say, is in the tasting.

BenO

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