Slow clients can drain a solo business
In February, a asked for promotion text. The was in cancer treatment and had very little energy, but still saw the request as a chance to test a with a who seemed like a good fit. The promotion text was delivered, and work also began on an for the .
Basic information was requested about five times over two to three weeks, but the did not respond. In mid-to-late April, the came back and asked for another round of promotion text. This time, the deal changed from cash payment to trying the for 30 days.
Even after agreeing, the kept taking about a week to schedule things or canceled appointments, which kept interrupting the work.
Key points
- The first asked for promotion text in February.
- The delivered the text and began work on an .
- Basic information was requested about five times over two to three weeks, but the did not respond.
- The ed in mid-to-late April and agreed to try the for 30 days instead of paying cash.
- Scheduling stayed slow, with week-long s or canceled appointments.