How to lose a client in 7 easy steps

Rhonda Abrams, in USA Today, shares some good reminders:

Most entrepreneurs who are self-employed or run small businesses can be classified as consultants or contractors. I was a consultant for more than 15 years. Now, I hire consultants. Some of them help me build my business and are part of my team. In all that time, I’ve learned a lot about how to manage clients and how to keep clients happy. And, also, how to make them unhappy.

Of course, if you want to build a sustainable business over time — to keep clients coming back and making referrals — you want happy clients. But if you really don’t care, I’ve got seven easy steps for you to take:

How to lose a client in 7 easy steps – USATODAY.com