SodySpokes

Over the years we’ve learned a thing or two about the painful requests you endure at the hands of your clients. In fact, five of those beloved demands became the heart and soul of our latest campaign. And although this video doesn’t do justice to the litany of odd requests you get, we hope it at least gives you a few minutes of entertainment.

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Found this article by Brian Yerkes:

5 Things Clients Say and What They Really Mean

Working with all types of clients on a daily basis can be as challenging as the actual design or development work that they are hiring you for. As a freelancer or a project manager, you are on the front-line and even though there shouldn’t be war between you and your client, it can sometimes feel like a battle! (Read the article)

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Found this on Most Inspired Blog:

The Customer is Not Always Right

I don’t know the origin of the saying “The customer is always right”, but the customer is most definitely not always right. (Read the article)

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Freelance Switch
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Linkswitch – The Working Day Cyan Ta’eed

• Are you feeling a bit tight in the shoulders right now? Having some back pain or just a little rundown? Then do some Simple Stretches You Can Do at Your Desk for Increased Energy right now!
• Comments has Notes From The Virtual Office: Spend On Yourself. I agree – these are the three things you shouldn’t skimp on when setting up a home office.
• One for the writers (although i think we can all relate): 101 Excuses Not to Write.
• Bruno of the fabulously designedCurbly has just launched Uncooped, a site you should look at if, like me, you dream of spending some time outdoors (biking, fishing, kayaking, or running) but are glued to your computer. It is also beautifully designed so even if you’ve sworn off the nature you can go look at it for a little eye candy.
• Are you feeling a little uninspired? Then take a break and look at The Ten Videos to Change How You View the World over at Lifehack. They’ve videos from the TED conference and they’ll… like… blow your mind!
• I like to change my Wallpaper every day, but let’s face it, most wallpapers are incredibly ugly. If you’ve exhausted Desktopography like i have, then there are some nice ones at Crestock.
• Finally, I really want to go to the Seed Conference. Sadly, I’m not only about as far from Chicago as anyone could be, but the tickets have sold out. But, if you live in sunny Chicago you can win a ticket to the conference by answering a question over at the Freshbooks blog! It closes in three days so if you want to win you better get in quick.

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