http://www.getharvest.com/blog/2009/07/small-business-101-dealing-with-difficult-people/ Time is money. Track it wisely. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:20:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.getharvest.com/blog/2009/07/small-business-101-dealing-with-difficult-people/comment-page-1/#comment-495 Liz Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:17:25 +0000 http://www.getharvest.com/blog/?p=1019#comment-495 Speaking of giving a little to get a little: When I had to break things off with a client I just couldn't make happy, I offered to connect her with other freelancers who might be interested in the work. (I warned them of her demanding-ness, of course!) That actually helped our relationship. Speaking of giving a little to get a little: When I had to break things off with a client I just couldn’t make happy, I offered to connect her with other freelancers who might be interested in the work. (I warned them of her demanding-ness, of course!) That actually helped our relationship.

]]> http://www.getharvest.com/blog/2009/07/small-business-101-dealing-with-difficult-people/comment-page-1/#comment-494 rebecca at salvadori Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:32:33 +0000 http://www.getharvest.com/blog/?p=1019#comment-494 what a necessary and helpful article. it can be very frustrating as an independent contractor who wants to say "yes yes yes" all day long to learn that saying "no" is sometimes the way to get business done. obviously clarity and communication are key. what a necessary and helpful article. it can be very frustrating as an independent contractor who wants to say “yes yes yes” all day long to learn that saying “no” is sometimes the way to get business done. obviously clarity and communication are key.

]]> http://www.getharvest.com/blog/2009/07/small-business-101-dealing-with-difficult-people/comment-page-1/#comment-493 Leah Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:25:39 +0000 http://www.getharvest.com/blog/?p=1019#comment-493 Great advice - we all hit roadblocks from time to time - it's important to be proactive and not reactive to the situation - this article states how to be proactive. Great advice – we all hit roadblocks from time to time – it’s important to be proactive and not reactive to the situation – this article states how to be proactive.

]]> http://www.getharvest.com/blog/2009/07/small-business-101-dealing-with-difficult-people/comment-page-1/#comment-490 Corey Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:01:27 +0000 http://www.getharvest.com/blog/?p=1019#comment-490 Great article. A great tip I learned - Smile. Even when talking on the phone. And laugh. Make fun of yrself and the situation. It's contagious and can definitely help relieve stress in a conversation. Great article. A great tip I learned – Smile. Even when talking on the phone. And laugh. Make fun of yrself and the situation. It’s contagious and can definitely help relieve stress in a conversation.

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