Just make sure that when you take on a new client that you give yourself 
enough time to get to work on their project.  I usually have five or six jewelry 
commissions, an art project or two and a website going all at the same time.  
Just make a priority list and allow yourself a certain amount of time each day 
to work on each project, rotating among them.

For instance, during certain times of the year, I'm out selling my wares in my 
booth and know that I will have less computer time.  I explain this to the 
customer and tack on an extra week or two to finish the project.  Sometimes 
this does turn away a customer, but most are understanding.  If they like your 
work as an artist, they will hire you.

On 1 Aug 2002 at 8:39, Connie Maria Plieger wrote:
> Can someone advise me?  How DO you schedule/space out/juggle jobs?
> Do/can you ask people to wait a reasonable time before you begin work
> on their projects--place them in a queue, ie.?  Do you risk losing
> customers this way?  How many jobs can you reasonably handle at once,
> and still keep the customers happy?  Do you ever turn clients away
> because you're just too busy?
> 
> Thanks so much.
> 
> Connie


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