Many hands make light work. John Heywood (1497–1580)
What do you do when a potential client asks for a service you can’t provide? Do you apologise and send them on their way, or do you refer them to a trustworthy contact who can help?
I often receive work requests that I either don’t have the skills for, or am too busy to work to the set deadline. That’s when I call on one of the talented designers / programmers / marketers / copywriters etc. I’ve come to know.
However, what happens when these people are also too busy, or the project is outwith their own skillset?
That’s when a large pool of sub-contractors becomes vital. A pool you can trust with your reputation. For example, if I’m approached with a blog design request, a number of designers spring to mind. Brian Gardner is up there with the best, although I believe he isn’t currently accepting new clients. Derek Punsalan is another leader in the field, and his Grid Focus theme was customised for use on Logo Design Love.
Aaron Russell, Armen Thomassian and Randa Clay are three other capable blog designers I’ve come to know in the online world (amongst others), and I’d happily send blog design work their way.
What I really want to know is what service you offer, and whether you’d like me to send new business your way.
You don’t need to be a designer. If you’re offering a service, I want to know about it.
Copy and paste the following into the comment box, adding your details:
Skills:
Speciality:
Pricing range:
The pricing range could be your hourly rate, or a range of project costs for your chosen speciality. The pricing isn’t necessary, as I understand how much this can differ depending on a number of factors, but it would help me when screening potential clients before sending them your way.
Are you taking on new projects? I want to help.
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