Comments on: Your Online Business Planning Session: Part Three

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:40:43 +0000

Sense of humor - exactly, Devon. I like clients who don't take themselves too seriously.

Damaria, great point. They have to know what they want before we can satisfy them.

Perfectionism is the enemy of creativity if you ask me, Paula. I like to get things as right as possible, but I've seen so many great ideas die at the hands of a committee.

By: Paula

Paula — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:26:31 +0000

Devon just defined what should be everyone's ideal client. No matter the industry, a sense of humor is important. Why? When problems arise, it's easier to deal with someone who can find humor in the situation than with someone who gets angry or frustrated when things don't go perfectly.

Ever notice how perfectionists are never happy? That's because perfectionism is in and of itself an imperfection. And perfectionists seldom find the humor in that conundrum.

One other thing I like in clients is when they approach me with ideas they know I'll do well on.

By: Damaria Senne

Damaria Senne — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:51:15 +0000

My ideal client provides clear and detailed briefs of what they want for a project, with reasonable deadlines, pays well and on time. He/she also communicates when there are issues that could potentially affect the work – organisational changes, when people related to the project move, changes in policy etc. He/she knows what they want ( and what they hope to achieve) and knows how to communicate that to me. The client is clear about their internal processes – I'm happy to fit in with however they do things, as long as that information has been communicated to me. Most importantly, my ideal client views me as a professional who offers a resource/skill that he/she needs, not an extra pair of hands doing the work because he/she doesn't have the time to get to do it.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:12:38 +0000

PS You will be much happier here on wordpress than on blogger, even if the transition was rough. This platform is much more reliable.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:11:30 +0000

My ideal client has a sense of humor, ad appreciates a writer's worth. The client is communicative and open to new ideas, likes to brainstorm, and pays on time.