Do your Clients feel Comfortable with you?
A lot of you guys and gals have expressed an interested in learning more about the freelance writer – client relationship. If this is something that is on your mind you are not alone. It is important for your clients to feel comfortable with you at all times. Not only does this make things better for them, but it does the same for you along the way.
Feeling comfortable means something different to every client. This is why you need to be open to every type of relationship. Some clients may want to feel 100 percent comfortable calling you on the phone at any time of the day to ask a question. Others may not care about this, but want to know that you are always on the same page as them. Simply put, it is part of your job to know what your clients want and then to make them feel at home with you at all times. This is often times easier said than done.
It is important to remember that it takes time to forge a solid relationship. In other words, don’t expect a new client to feel comfortable with you from day one. It should be your goal to make this happen over the course of many weeks or months. Soon enough you will begin to realize that you are comfortable working with the client. From there, you can only hope that they feel the same way.
How will I ever know for sure? Don’t be afraid to ask your clients for feedback. There is nothing wrong with sending a quick email asking a client if they are comfortable with your relationship and the work you have been doing for them. This is the number one way to learn exactly where you stand.
Hopefully this information will help you realize just how important it is for your clients to feel comfortable with you.Â
