How to Understand Your Client

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• best flash sitesJuly 25, 2009

  

  this is a good comment related this nice topic by you.

• Cheap Web HostingAugust 01, 2009

  

  My client buys my goods and pays me by Paypal, Paypal requires me to prove that by sending them a bill or something like that, i dont understand what i should do. Anyone knows ?

• Drew StaufferAugust 01, 2009

  

  @Cheap Web Hosting (odd name?)

  You’ll need to hit the help section on Paypal’s site.

• Lumineers CostAugust 03, 2009

  

  Handling online transactions through Paypal can be risky. I’ve heard numerous complaints that they will hold thousands of dollars from you if they feel the need to. There is not much you can do in that situation. Further, the charge back system they have in place tends to favor the buyer. Disputes are rarely solved promptly.

• Restaurant POSAugust 03, 2009

  

  Good points about understand clients requirement. I will forward this information to my designer friend. Thanks for information.

• Telecommunications SystemsAugust 04, 2009

  

  Good things discuss with clients when start project. I like #5 & #6 points of these article. Thanks.

• Cheap Web HostingSeptember 01, 2009

  

  Hi, Nice Point i think “Understand the balance between client requirements and purity of design?”?

• mothers day flowersSeptember 09, 2009

  

  Purity of design probably refers to how the programmers ought to view the software but due to requirements cannot achieve that state due to constraints (usually time). Purity also refers to being able to apply architectural styles and design patterns which exposes the relevant components in software that align with client requirements.

• used tiresSeptember 10, 2009

  

  Yeah you definitely need to be on the same page as your client, if you are not it is going to make things that much more difficult, and in the end you will more than likely wind up doing more work.

  Till then,

  Jean

• Snake Eyes CostumeSeptember 20, 2009

  

  Thanks very much for the list. Understanding what clients want is the most crucial aspect of a successful job in my opinion.

• ATVsOctober 02, 2009

  

  Great advice. When initially dealing with clients, it can be a steep learning curve. Unless you take advice from experts, you are bound to make the same mistakes. You may think all you need to do is get a vague understanding of the project. Really you need to have a strong understanding of what your client wants and needs.

• Web HostingOctober 10, 2009

  

  great post. in my opinion:-“Person centred planning is just that. Person centred not what other people think what is wanted.
  In UK it is now the buzz phrase for those who work with people with learning difficulties.”

• Bratwurst RecipesOctober 28, 2009

  

  Great post!!!!

  Definitely you do need to get focus on the business and your client’s needs.
  Try to get as much information as possible from your client, to determine the better work to do. Remember, if your client chose you to do His job is because He trusted you and is expecting from you a good job.
  You totally need to understand your client’s goal. It is a must: to discuss with your clients always before start a new project.