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- You\u2019re Suffering from Scope Creep<\/strong> \u2013 When you started with the client, you had well-defined responsibilities which you\u2019ve allowed to get out of control. You\u2019re now doing work far outside of your niche and you don\u2019t enjoy it. You\u2019re not being paid enough to outsource, and you\u2019re starting to feel resentful.<\/li>\n
- They Make Unreasonable Demands<\/strong> \u2013 Remember that what is unreasonable to you is reasonable to them, so it\u2019s best not to confront them on this behavior but rather try to set limits. If you try to set limits and they won\u2019t let you, it may be time to end the relationship because you are a bad fit.
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<\/li>\n- They Keep Trying to Make You Reduce Your Rates<\/strong> \u2013 Anyone who agrees on a rate then keeps trying to talk you down, doesn\u2019t respect your business. They may even think of you as an employee or a liability instead of a partner in their business, which may cause them to feel resentful of paying you at all. If the issue of pay comes up a lot, it may be a good idea to move on.<\/li>\n
- They Are Slow Payers<\/strong> \u2013 Any client who won\u2019t pay on time on a consistent basis is a liability to your business and your cash flow. As a service provider, you need to get paid for the work you do on time. If you have an agreement to get paid in a certain way, you should get paid. Give your client a warning and set a “Three Strikes and You\u2019re Out” Rule.<\/li>\n
- They Don\u2019t Listen<\/strong> \u2013 When a client hires you as an expert in your niche but they will not listen to anything you have to contribute, yet they still want you to be responsible for ROI, you have a serious problem that has to be fixed. If you cannot fix it, let them go.<\/li>\n
- They Are Unresponsive<\/strong> \u2013 If you ask for information and they won\u2019t ever give it to you or are often late with the information, and it affects how you perform your duties, it may be best to let the client go. Their unresponsiveness can ruin your schedule and affect not only the work you do for them but also the work you do for others.<\/li>\n
- They Are Disrespectful<\/strong> \u2013 You know when someone shows you contempt or disrespect. You are a business owner now and you don\u2019t need to put up with any of that. When you feel as if someone is disrespecting you, ask them if they\u2019re saying what you think they are saying so that they can clarify. If they are being disrespectful, it\u2019s time to part ways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Best Ways to End the Business Relationship<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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- Look at Your Contract<\/strong> \u2013 Check the contract to see what the rules and methods of ending the relationship are and stick to that.<\/li>\n
- Keep It Business Related<\/strong> \u2013 Even though sometimes ending a client relationship feels personal, it\u2019s best if you don\u2019t get personal but keep it all business. Only address business things in your notice. Don\u2019t get personal. If you must be vague rather giving details remember to keep it professional.<\/li>\n
- Give Notice<\/strong> \u2013 In most cases, it\u2019s best to give notice according to the contract. Usually, you can safely give a month\u2019s notice, which is longer than a typical employee relationship because it may take them time to find a replacement. But, if the relationship is contentious you may try to end it sooner.<\/li>\n
- Refund Money<\/strong> \u2013 If you work on a retainer, be sure to refund any part of the money you\u2019ve not yet earned. Even if your contract says you will not offer refunds, it\u2019s better to do that as you\u2019ll leave on a higher note.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Rundown<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Ending a relationship is never easy, but once you do let go of clients who aren\u2019t ideal, you\u2019re going to free up space to attract your ideal clients. Plus, once it\u2019s over you\u2019re going to feel so much better about your business and yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Keep It Business Related<\/strong> \u2013 Even though sometimes ending a client relationship feels personal, it\u2019s best if you don\u2019t get personal but keep it all business. Only address business things in your notice. Don\u2019t get personal. If you must be vague rather giving details remember to keep it professional.<\/li>\n
- They Make Unreasonable Demands<\/strong> \u2013 Remember that what is unreasonable to you is reasonable to them, so it\u2019s best not to confront them on this behavior but rather try to set limits. If you try to set limits and they won\u2019t let you, it may be time to end the relationship because you are a bad fit.