their friends not to offer you more than a certain price. Once you sense this pattern, just stop business with ALL of them.
- ALWAYS remember that offering discount is not the only means of attracting customers.
- A good product/service, targeted at the right audience will sell regardless of the price.
- Don't sell at cheap and hurt in silence. Charge what you think you are worth and don't be sorry for it. Allow the customer walk away if they cannot afford you.
It's better for people to say that you are expensive than to label your products/services as poor.
- Always remember it's about the process not the result. If the results are unfavorable, focus on the positives in the process which you can build on to become better. This approach is the same when the results are what you were expecting. Don't get carried away in celebrating the success that you forget the need for continual improvement. Stay focused and committed to a change system which eventually will lead you to an efficient process which guarantees consistent extra ordinary results.
- Make mistakes but don't make a habit out of them.
- Never operate outside the limits of your competencies.
- Start small.
Having said all these things, i must say that i am grateful for the privilege i have to do what i truly love, the opportunity to express my creativity and the flexibility and freedom that comes as part of the package. As stressful and frustrating as it is, i wouldn't trade it for another option because knowing myself, i am not wired to work for people. This not out of arrogance, i just love to be free and spontaneous.
©AV
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