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On your flip side comment I can see why because it’s so easy to take too much on in growing season that you can really think they need you more than you need them, when in reality it’s about even I think
I so think it depends on the client base, what services you are providing and ones ability to engage with the client.
The industry can look down on itself and not realise the benefits it can provide and thus we end up on the back foot.
Maintaining a ‘professional’ stance, explaining the benefits rather than the features is something we need to get better at.
Dropping difficult clients is something I enjoy when you’re able to pick and chose as the new season starts.
Finding a niche or clients that value your services 12 months a year is a great starting place......We are often busier during the winter than summer.
A bit off topic and just my views / experiences :)
Richard - not there yet as I'm surrounded by my price increase letters. Have blog and facebook posts scheduled for over Christmas, email shots for late Dec and Jan. VAT registration to get done - letters all to be addressed. Letters for prospects / old customers / back lists etc.
Finger op on Tuesday. Plan on getting the above chalked off then I'm going to disappear and attempt to have a two week long holiday! Might even watch a film.
It's all down in black and white for them. I trust we will retain 95%+ and the 5% we lose aren't the right customers for us. I doubt it'll be as high as that.
Any grumbles and they have the option to prepay in Jan (VAT 1st Feb) or go to direct debit for a 2.5% discount. Can't do any more for them and l trust my business is strong enough.
They'll get their letters the first few days of Jan and I'll give each a follow up call the back end of the month if I've not heard from them. Come Feb I'll be able to let you know the average % price increase and how many we lost on 2017's customer base.