If you’re a helping professional, chances are you’ve had difficult clients. Here are composite examples of difficult clients I’ve had and what has worked best in working with them. And if you are a ...

Clients come in all types. Some come to you looking for portfolio management, others emphasize retirement planning, and many seek both. Still others simply want someone to hold their hand while they ...

High-maintenance clients test your patience, push your boundaries and consume more resources than anyone else you work with. They demand immediate responses, request countless revisions and question ...

Dealing with tough clients is practically a rite of passage in freelancing, small business, or customer service. Complaints, impossible requests, and high-maintenance personalities can stretch ...

As a business owner (yes, if you’re a freelancer you are, in fact, a business owner), challenging clients or difficult customers are part of the deal. It’s an aspect of doing business you may not love ...

The best way to prevent problems with difficult clients is to define your immutable laws. Think of your team and top clients as precious gems to be protected. Sooner or later, it happens to all of us.

No matter your industry, working with clients is a cornerstone of professional life, and sometimes, those relationships can be challenging. Whether it’s a clash of communication styles, misaligned ...

When your clients make your life miserable, you have to decide if it’s worth redirecting the relationship or just cutting ties and moving on. Not all clients are worth keeping. That said, to salvage a ...