There’s a disturbing trend among business people, especially entrepreneurs and I need to say something here and now.
When you hire a contractor, consultant or even a part time employee, they are not your b~tch.
Back in the day when I worked 40 hours in an office, my soul being crushed daily by the banality of it all, my boss had every right to show up at my desk and say “stop doing that and start doing this.” She could direct me as such every day, every hour if she wanted. Because I was a full-time and dedicated employee, that was a benefit of our relationship.
However, most entrepreneurs are not dedicated to one client full time. So why are those clients treating them in the same way (and getting away with it!)? Continue Reading →