Question of the day 11/5

in question of the day | Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 | Comments Trackback

I’ve decided to start posting general and non-technical questions that I have. This new feature of regular content will, obviously, be called “Question of the day”

It’s one thing to manage, educate and cultivate relationships with existing clients; how important is it to educate a potential client, who you have already decided not to work with, as to why you aren’t interested in working with them? (NOT why you aren’t able, if you’re simply unable)

zxman

What goes around, comes around. Aren't your toes jammed against your neighbor's? We're crowded in the ever-shrinking real-estate of 'digital services.'

I'm always impressed by the diplomacy of people who pass on projects by pointing out why other people might be an equally good if not better fit. It shows

1. you are cool paying the rent that month
2. you realize your own shortcomings
3. you are passionate enough to pay attention to other talented brilliant super geniuses like yourself.

naterkane

I agree. If you're promptly and elegantly turned down when requesting someone else's services, it always feels better than being ignored or dragged along.

I feel that a referral to another possible vendor is only a good idea if you understand and appreciate the client's idea, scope, etc... Throwing friends into what would be a huge mess is never a good idea.