Post by Kathleen on Aug 4, 2006 22:52:29 GMT -5
I am going to have to agree with Bill, Be confident and sell the quality of work that you do, there will always be lowballers out there that will sell a job only on price. You cannot compete if you only sell price. Keep the confidence Linda, and choose only the jobs that give you a fair return for your efforts. They will come.
I have felt the same way..it comes in waves of doubt is what i call it ....but stand true to how you clean and build your business on the reputation of a "GREAT" service. Do not comprise your values..if you do not see the vaule in your work then lower your prices, if you do see it then stay the course and you will be able to select the clients you want to work with.
Recently a wise woman told me that you have to be able to identify your ideal client. For me the ideal client is: One that vaules hardwork, cause that's what we do! One that has a strong work ethic..(successful professionals),. One that is trustworthy...pays ontime and keeps appointments. One that
appreicates your extra efforts and refers you to others.
As for working for free- a discount yes but free NO WAY....
I have felt the same way..it comes in waves of doubt is what i call it ....but stand true to how you clean and build your business on the reputation of a "GREAT" service. Do not comprise your values..if you do not see the vaule in your work then lower your prices, if you do see it then stay the course and you will be able to select the clients you want to work with.
Recently a wise woman told me that you have to be able to identify your ideal client. For me the ideal client is: One that vaules hardwork, cause that's what we do! One that has a strong work ethic..(successful professionals),. One that is trustworthy...pays ontime and keeps appointments. One that
appreicates your extra efforts and refers you to others.
As for working for free- a discount yes but free NO WAY....