Building Client Relationships

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How to Land a Consulting Contract with a Big Company

By MBO Partners

Tips on finding and landing a contract with a large enterprise, and what you can expect to encounter throughout the process.

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3 Benefits of Working with Big Clients as a Consultant

By MBO Partners

Why Consultants Work with Large Companies Big companies can afford to spend big money with small businesses, but pitching your services to a large enterprise can be daunting. However, if you know your market and have done your research, it is possible to refine your services to meet corporate demand. In fact, the number of…

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How to Bill and Invoice Clients: 10 Steps to Get Paid on Time

By MBO Partners

10 simple steps to billing a client to ensure you get paid on time.

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Client Relationships Guide: 13 Ways to Build Strong Relationships with Clients

By MBO Partners

Effective client management is important when running a small business, and building and maintaining strong relationships with clients play a key role.  If you have built a strong relationship with your client, they are more likely to engage with you on future projects and refer you to others. Once onboarded, it’s easier for companies to…

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3 Difficult Subjects You May Need to Discuss with Clients

By MBO Partners

The key to a successful independent contractor-client relationship is communication. Both parties need to be able to freely discuss thoughts, ideas, needs, and changes related to the project at hand. However, some topics can be difficult or uncomfortable to bring up. Here is our advice on how to address three touchy subjects with clients. 1. Money Money…

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10 Ways Independent Consultants Can Wow Their Clients

By MBO Partners

Every interaction you have with your clients slowly informs and builds your relationship. In order to create the positive experiences needed to be successful in your field, you must provide great service and be a great communicator as well. We sat down with the MBO Partners Customer Experience team—the team responsible for making sure independents…

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How to Become a Digital Nomad

By MBO Partners

A digital nomad is someone who embraces technology and location independence, traveling to other cities—and even other countries—to both work remotely and explore new surroundings. Some people travel for years while others go for just a few weeks or months at a time. There are more people who fall into this category than you might…

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5 Ways to Find Your Ideal Client as a Small Business

By MBO Partners

Finding new clients isn’t easy, and if a new client doesn’t quite fit the profile of who you want to work with it can take away from the enjoyment you find in your work. In order to grow your business with minimal headaches and frustration, it’s important to find clients who align well with both…

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7 Tips for Writing a Client Report

By MBO Partners

Writing a client report is essential for communicating your progress on a project and managing and building positive relationships with clients.   What is a Client Report?  Client reports help you and your client measure progress, identify any barriers or issues, and ensure that you are working toward the same goals.  Your written client report could…

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5 Customer Experience Tips for Independent Contractors

By MBO Partners

Independent contractors are more in demand than ever. But being sought after for your expertise is just one side of the coin. You also must deliver quality work that meets or exceeds client expectations. Providing fantastic customer experience is a key component to maintaining a steady stream of work.  At its core, customer experience is…

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