4 Things That Give Me The Ick (And How To Avoid Them)
It’s no secret that running a business isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. When working with clients, there are definitely things that give me the ick. That’s normal. However, the key is to communicate your boundaries clearly with your clients so issues don’t continue to arise. If you wouldn’t go on a second date with someone who gives you the ick, why do you continue working with clients who disrespect your boundaries? Read on to learn 4 things that give me the ick and how to avoid them!
4 Things That Give Me The Ick
Over the last 6 years in business, I’ve learned a lot about working with clients and communicating my boundaries. The list of things in business that give me the ick could be a mile long, but here are 4 of the biggest things that give me the ick:
Clients that don't pay on time.
Clients who don't respect boundaries.
Clients placing blame when it was them who changed their mind.
Entrepreneurs who don't support one another.
Be The Boss Of Your Business
The thing is, there are always going to be things that frustrate us, but as business owners, we do not have to deal with clients who give us ick after ick continuously. We don’t have to stand to let our boundaries be ignored or overstepped.
What am I getting at here?
You're the boss of your business. You get to decide who you work with and how you work. You can fire clients that continuously give you the ick, and you should!
Communication With Clients Is Key
Of course, there will be months when an invoice gets overlooked or a client crosses a boundary they were not aware of. The key to nipping this in the bud is clear, consistent communication!
Simply send the client a kind, yet informative email reminding them of your policies and expectations. In most cases, clients are quick to apologize, and issues rarely occur again.
The longer you prolong the boundaries conversation, the faster your relationship with your client will deteriorate, and the longer you’ll be miserable, working in a way that you don’t want to work.
You have policies, expectations, and boundaries for a reason, so don’t be afraid to stand up for them!
If a client continues to give you issues and won’t respect your wishes, it's time to say goodbye, and you don’t have to feel guilty for it.
If you’re in a tough situation with a client in your business and you’re not sure how to handle it or communicate your boundaries in a way that they’ll hear you and respect you, grab a spot in my 1:1 mentorship and let’s talk through this together! Boundaries and client communication are kind of my specialty!