General Discussions

**steliodj** · 03-27-2007, 06:28 AM

Dear Sirs & Ladies,

Well i don't know where to start, i used to read a lot of threads of the forum but i just registered today.

Well i registered my company and i started doing business, today i arrange a meeting for tomorrow morning.

Now my question is how to you face a client

, is there anything i have to prepare before meeting him or what should i bring with me tomorrow.

I hope i get some answers
Thanks in advanced.

**empressreborn** · 03-27-2007, 09:15 AM

It depends on what you're meeting about. If you're trying to get their business, you'd naturally want to have a business card, your portfolio (or URL of your portfolio if its online), an outline of the design process, rates, etc. And also an idea of how you could best serve their business. That's going to be their main question.

**travelagent** · 03-28-2007, 12:08 AM

First and foremost -- SELL YOURSELF -- the rest falls in place afterward; if you don't gain their respect and trust within the first 10 minutes, you might as well pack up and head for the door.

**Sczzy** · 03-28-2007, 08:52 AM

They have it right you have to be prepared first off. The only thing that I would add is you must be confident in yourself mostly and what you are selling helps. Most of the time the product does not matter it is you that people are buying from. Self confidence will take you a long way but don’t cross the line to arrogance.
Good luck!

**bzimage** · 03-28-2007, 10:53 AM

Preperation, let them know that you know your stuff! First impression!

**princess06** · 03-28-2007, 12:35 PM

just be yourself and give it your best shot

**Learning Newbie** · 03-28-2007, 02:40 PM

I'm shocked no one else has mentioned this, so dress like a businessman. Sounds obvious, but you'd be shocked how many people don't get jobs for this reason.

**bzimage** · 03-28-2007, 02:47 PM

I agree, dressing appropriate for the job is a good idea. I once read somewhere that before a interview you should go to the work place as a potential client. Look how everyone dresses, if you dress like that you are like 25% more inclined to get the job! Every boss likes their employees to dress a certain way.

**travelagent** · 03-28-2007, 03:05 PM

In over 40 years of working, I had 2 sayings that many never understood, much less took to heart:

1. Dress for success.
2. Attitude governs Altitude.