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202 posts tagged "agency-advice"

Sometimes the time for growth is later

agency-adviceDec 25, 2014

Sometimes the time for growth is later. After you have better systems, accountability, and process in place - not before (which can drive new hires crazy).

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My Approach to Estimating without Requirements [Video]

agency-adviceDec 23, 2014

Estimating without requirements isn't easy. It's even worse if you're using a 3-point approach incorrectly. Here's my approach, and how I use it to differentiate me from others (while reinforcing my experience).

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My site will be changing... all because of VAT

agency-adviceDec 16, 2014

My site will be changing...all because of VAT - here are the details of changes that are to come.

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Articulating your Value

agency-adviceDec 11, 2014

It's uncomfortable to talk about what you know and how much you know. I get it. But if you're not articulating your value, who is?

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Pricing your Services: a tip from Best Buy

agency-adviceDec 1, 2014

If you're a freelancer or service-oriented business that struggles with pricing your services, this tip from Best Buy might help you.

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People aren't paying for your time, They're paying for theirs

agency-adviceNov 29, 2014

A phone call where someone's paying for my time Today I got on a call using Clarity - the service where people schedule a call to talk to me and get answers and advice. I had an idea of what the guy was going to ask me about because he had put some notes in our...

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When is it worth selling lifetime or unlimited plans?

agency-adviceNov 25, 2014

Sometimes lifetime or unlimited plans can make sense. But only sometimes. And it means you have to do some math homework to know if it's a good idea.

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No one cares about your process (initially)!

agency-adviceNov 24, 2014

I don't mean this in a way that makes you feel bad. I'm simply saying that your focus should be on something else - your prospect's decision criteria.

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Questions to ask when thinking about outsourcing

agency-adviceOct 28, 2014

If you've been thinking about outsourcing, then I suggest you consider asking any prospect these five questions.

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Building a WordPress eCommerce site? Don't worry about renewal fees

agency-adviceOct 20, 2014

I often hear people (building WordPress eCommerce sites) worry about the price of plugins & extensions. Especially the renewal fees. Don't.

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