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#8 (permalink)   11-22-2009 Timewise Virtual Solutions Contributing Member   Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 55 Re: Ten Signs You Need to Refuse that Project Thanks Kate for sharing this article. The information was very helpful. It points out the many red flags we should look for when deciding to work with a client. Thanks again. __________________ Cherisse www.timewisevirtualsolutions.com

#9 (permalink)   12-03-2009 Barb812 Contributing Member Company name: Inspired Collaboration My latest Twitter: Albuquerque Community Live Arts & Performance ...   Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 74 Re: Ten Signs You Need to Refuse that Project Thaks for this article - everybody need permission to say no! __________________ Barbara C Lemaire www.inspiredcollaboration.com

#10 (permalink)   12-03-2009 StephanieP Active Member Company name: Still TBD (but getting close...lol) My latest Twitter: Join me and 30 amazing leaders in the FREE DreamU ...   Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Davis, West Virginia Posts: 867 Re: Ten Signs You Need to Refuse that Project Great article! Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed the comments as well and it sounds like you should really take time when designing your "general" client contract to make sure you've covered all the bases (8 pages though? lol). One thing I may do is sit down and brainstorm a "red flag" list that I review before I meet with PCs. I know me and I tend my critical thinking can freeze up sometimes if I'm nervous. My mind will tend to go blank sometimes (kind of like test anxiety, I guess). Also, maybe it's a good practice to include some "digestion" time after a meeting with a PC so that both of you can gather your thoughts and decide whether or not to work together, rather than making a snap decision out of eagerness for the work. __________________ Stephanie New VA in the research phase

#11 (permalink)   12-03-2009 Terry Contributing Member   Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 50 Re: Ten Signs You Need to Refuse that Project A good read, thanks. It's always best to reflect on this before you need to put it into action. __________________ Terry myadminhelp.co.uk

#12 (permalink)   12-03-2009 Action Jackson VA Resident Member Company name: Action Jackson Virtual Assistant Action Jackson Virtual Assistant: actionjacksonva: RT @VAForums: Want more info abou... My latest Twitter: actionjacksonva: RT @VAForums: Want more info abou...   Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,240 Blog Entries: 2 Re: Ten Signs You Need to Refuse that Project I do agree with everyone that this was a great article. It is important to learn from others mistakes and apply that lesson before hand. To save you the headaches of situations that may arise from time to time. VAF offers a lot of information on the lessons learned. Thank you very much for sharing this article Andrea~ __________________ Action Jackson Virtual Assistant|

#13 (permalink)   12-08-2009 GoFishSA New Member   Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Johannesburg, South Afric Posts: 8 Re: Ten Signs You Need to Refuse that Project Hi everyone Great article - your instincts are still one of the most important things to listen to. Many of us are in this business not just to earn a living, but to enjoy a living - so it makes sense to turn down clients when it just isn't right. Warm regards Susan Jooste GoFish SA

#14 (permalink)   03-27-2010 donnamarie Contributing Member Company name: All Set! Office Solutions My latest Twitter: Am I the only one thinking of @MegBarberVA wonderi...   Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PA Posts: 62 Re: Ten Signs You Need to Refuse that Project Thanks Kate for sharing this article! I think it's important when you're getting started with being a VA to know what to watch out for.

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