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(And why our good clients really love us!)

In brainstorming for a blog post and going over all the topics inside my brain I remembered this funny post I came across years ago about “How to be a really good client.“  Believe it or not, the same points that we find to make good clients, are the same points that our clients love about us! So here goes our version of the list of why Thrive Creative Group really loves our good clients:

1. Good clients understand that nothing takes 5 minutes.
   Good designers understand that our clients are important and top priority and will work as quickly as possible.
2. Good clients understand that additional work means additional pay.
   Good designers understand to communicate well & scope everything possible up front so not to have additional fees.
3. Good clients take there time & make up there mind.
   Good designers listen & understand if we need you to make up your mind, you can change it, but refer back to #2
4. Good clients tell us what they’d like to convey, not how to convey it.
   Good designers can listen to what message the client wants to express, then create this in a professional design.
5. Good clients are never, ever rude to us.
   Good designers are never, ever rude to clients.
6. Good clients have respect for us as designers.
   Good designers have a great respect for their clients business, it is however how they are so successful & need our services.
7. Good clients give credit where credit is due.
   Good designers give thanks for clients who are well organized, give lots of feedback, & return emails promptly!
8. Good clients pay invoices on time. And if you can’t just let us know why & when to expect the payment.
   Good designers deliver work on time. And if we can’t we will let you know why & when to expect the completion.
9. Good clients know what they want.
   Good designers can better execute what our clients need if it’s clear.
10. Good clients want a contract & written agreement.
    Good designers are all business when it comes to what we do. We like to write down what we’re going to do & you agree, then sign it.