Competition Getting Tougher Everyday? Here’s How You Can Stand Out in The Midst of It
The service industry is a “contact sport“… no matter which niche you find yourself in. Your competition is always working to win over your customers and you must be ready to compete to stay in the game and keep your brand alive. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re a skilled craftsperson, a talented artist, […]
Dealing With Feast and Famine Cycles as a Service Provider
For any seasoned freelancer or service provider, the feast and famine cycle should be no stranger to you. But if this term is pretty new to you… then sit tight, as I will explain what exactly it means, how it affects service providers, and what to do to stay afloat when the feast cycles […]
Completed a Client’s Project but Nothing Yet About Payment? Here’s What to Do When Clients Delay Your Payments
Delayed payments are one of the biggest challenges service providers faces in their day to day. Not only do they delay bookkeeping, but they can also demoralize service providers because no one wants to work without getting paid for it. But then, there are situations where delayed payments are unavoidable. If you think […]
Another Week… Another Client Ghosting? Here’s How to Get Past This and Get on Your Feet Again.
At some point in time, every freelancer or artisan has had that “perfect” client approach them… make all the right moves, call the right price range/budget on a project… And then disappear without a trace! No texts. No calls. No emails… Nothing. In times like these, the temptation to feel […]
Working With Customers That Change Project Scope 4 Times in 5 Days? Here’s How To Handle This and Still Come Out on Top
Project Scope Creep… Every freelancer or artisan has faced this at one point or the other in their vocation. A client approaches you, lays out their preferred requirements, agrees on a budget with you, perhaps pays an upfront (advance)… and you get to work. Only to get a message from the same […]
The Power of Client Testimonials and How Workstedi Can Help You Harness It
Feedback is an important part of human relationships. If you think about it, it happens everywhere, even when you’re at the Salon or the barber’s. The stylist constantly asks questions like… “You like this style?” “Hope you’re not in pains?” “Is the hair low/high enough?” And other related […]
How To Maintain Customer Relationships
Building relationships online with your customers can be a long, somewhat difficult process. But when done right, the outcome can be rewarding, also leading to a constant stream of referrals and of course, revenue for your business. But the main challenge is, entrepreneurs have no idea how to build these relationships… talk less of […]
The Holiday Season is Here… What are Your Plans for Holiday Sales?
Hello Workster. You may have missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday (if you sell electronic gadgets) sales… but you have another opportunity here… the Holiday Season. The Holiday season is a time when people want to share love with their family, spend time winding down after a long year, and of […]
Workstedi as Your Ideal Marketplace
Every business needs to show prospects what they offer. This is one reason why the advertising and marketing industry is one of the biggest worldwide. And if you think about some of the most popular products and offers in the world right now… one thing that stands out is that they’re able to […]
The State of the Service Industry in Nigeria
Service is at the core of most of our vital needs. Think about it… the food, healthcare, the fashion industry, and even the communication industry. Yes… you’re most likely reading this from your smartphone, and when you think about it, it’s someone’s job to ensure your phone connects to the internet when you want […]
