As a freelance writer you are responsible for more than writing. You must also take care of everything from customer service to accounting duties and much more. Whether or not your clients are happy rests solely on your shoulders. If you are not keeping your clients happy this may not work out well for you in the end. After all, an upset client may find it easier to hire a new freelance writer than to deal with you for much longer. While everybody loses clients from time to time, you don’t want this to happen because they are upset with your performance.
How can you tell if your clients are happy? This can be hard to do at times. For one, if your clients keep sending you work they must be happy with what you are giving them. If they weren’t they would not want to send you regular projects.
Have you ever thought about asking your clients if they are happy with your performance? This may sound silly, but it is easy enough. You can use something to the effect of:
Good morning –
I wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how much I appreciate working with you. Am I living up to your expectations? I want to make sure that you are happy with my performance. If there is anything else I can do to better our relationship please let me know.
Thanks!
Soon enough you will see just what your clients think of you. If there is something wrong they will tell you which will allow you to make the proper changes.
This holiday season I have received several gifts from clients. I like to think that this means they are happy with my work, and are looking forward to an even better relationship in the new year. If you receive gifts from your freelance writing clients it is safe to say that you are doing something right. Have any of your clients sent something special your way?
If you are unsure of whether or not your clients are pleased with your performance you should do some work to find out. Remember, you always want to keep clients happy!Â
Are you anxious to get off to a good start in the new year? If so, there are many things you can do to better the chance of this happening. Have you taken the time to talk to clients about projects in the new year? This is something you definitely want to do sooner rather than later. Not only will this give you the chance to plan but it will do the same for your clients.
What should you ask about? Simply put, you want to make sure every client knows you are willing, able, and excited to continue your relationship in 2009. Remember, sometimes all it takes is a little push for a client to give you more work. And this is something you can work to your advantage in the new year.
Just as you are setting goals and a roadmap for 2009 all of your freelance writing clients are doing the same. And while you are worrying about who you are going to work for, your clients are worrying about which freelancers they will use, etc. This is why you need to stay fresh in their mind at all times.
If you have yet to talk with your current clients about projects in the new year you are making a mistake. This is the last week to get in touch, so don’t delay any longer. You want to make sure that you hit the ground running in 2009!
What do you want for Christmas? No matter how old you are it is safe to say that you have something on your mind. If you are like many freelance writers you are probably asking for items that can better your career. While I do not need anything in particular this year, in the past things were not quite the same.
A couple of years ago I treated myself to a new computer and printer for Christmas. This is one of the best purchases I ever made for my career as both units are still going strong. All I needed was an excuse, such as the holidays, to upgrade my equipment.
Of course, there are many “low cost†career related items that you can ask for. Just a few include office supplies, subscriptions to your favorite magazines, and books. Did you ask for any of these items?Â
If you are in the market for anything that has to do with your freelance writing career now is the time of the year to buy. Not only do you have an excuse to do so but with the holiday season prices are lower than usual. If you have yet to do so, head to a few local stores to load up on items relating to your freelance writing career. And remember, if you don’t have time to shop before Christmas you can always wait until afterwards; the sales will still be there!
