Let’s Make A Deal!!!

The problem with haggling is that it typically comes back to you…but not in a good way.

Firstly, when you haggle with a client on the front end, you know that this client is “cheap.” Meaning they want to spend the least amount of money possible. This can be a hassle down the road when you are doing printing. They want to use the cheapest printer, and don’t wanna do ANY add-ons that will help make the project better. If you’re doing business cards for this person, expect to probably send them off to some internet printer that will just throw together some sort of digital card on a standard stock.

Second reason you don’t want to cut a deal is if they do pass you along to another client, they’ll pass along the fact that “they’re cheap” which isn’t a precedent you want to start. When you get into bed with a cheap client, it’s tough to get out. My advice would be to just get out.

When it’s tight outside, you’re bound to get a few people that want to cut a deal with you, but BE CAREFUL.