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By Bruce Anttila van Hoover on 06-11-08
Mark. I cannot tell you how absolutely appropriate your posting is to me today. WOW. I’m dealing with such a client now and had to terminate the relationship due to unprofessional and inappropriate behavior from them. Unfortunately I didn’t have the kind of contract that outlines conflict resolution and appropriateness of behavior so I’m taking losses as a result, but I know now, today, that my contract verbage will be amended and I will develop a wiser eye and prequalify clients before going into any contracts with them. THANKS!
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By Mark Riffey on 06-11-08
Bruce,
Its tough, especially the first time.
In my case, it was easy because if I had needed to choose between the employees in question and that customer, there was no choice. Those 2 employees were (and still are, I expect) worth their weight in gold.
Prequalification is definitely a good thing, for many reasons beyond this one.
Mark
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Let’s be civil. The Flathead Beacon encourages vigorous discussion and lively debate, but we will delete comments that attack other readers, make accusations we can’t verify, stray too far off topic, criticize local businesses (call them if you have a problem), convict someone of a crime, use profanity or are simply judged to be in bad taste. We don’t always have someone moderating comments, so we ask for your help: If you see a comment that violates these ground rules, or you simply deem it offensive, please e-mail editor [at] flatheadbeacon.com. The views expressed in the comments section do not reflect those of the Beacon.
By Bruce Anttila van Hoover on 06-11-08
Mark. I cannot tell you how absolutely appropriate your posting is to me today. WOW. I’m dealing with such a client now and had to terminate the relationship due to unprofessional and inappropriate behavior from them. Unfortunately I didn’t have the kind of contract that outlines conflict resolution and appropriateness of behavior so I’m taking losses as a result, but I know now, today, that my contract verbage will be amended and I will develop a wiser eye and prequalify clients before going into any contracts with them. THANKS!
By Mark Riffey on 06-11-08
Bruce,
Its tough, especially the first time.
In my case, it was easy because if I had needed to choose between the employees in question and that customer, there was no choice. Those 2 employees were (and still are, I expect) worth their weight in gold.
Prequalification is definitely a good thing, for many reasons beyond this one.
Mark