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It's unethical if you're doing it purely for personal gain. If you're unable to hire a person to do this for you, having some distance from clients about sensi
by jason_tko 16y ago
It's unethical if you're doing it purely for personal gain.
If you're unable to hire a person to do this for you, having some distance from clients about sensitive financial matters can be beneficial for both you and the client.
It's a decision you need to make though - are you comfortable with this level of 'deception' if it's conducive to better relationships with your clients?
If so, go ahead.
If not, ideally hire someone else, or do it all yourself.
I was fortunate in that I could support an accounts person very soon after I started my business, but I think this strategy is akin to "No, you look great in those jeans", a statement that also benefits both parties. :)
- rriepe 16y agoIf you really believe this, put your money where your mouth is: Tell all of your clients that you do this. Then, report back to us what they think. Somehow I don't think they'll buy the "I was lying to you for your own good" line.
- kranner 16y agoCan you outline a scenario where you would be doing this for gain other than personal?
- jason_tko 16y agoSure - my point was that it's beneficial to you and the client to have one insulating layer in regards to accounts. Ideally, you'd want this to be your accounts person.
- kranner 16y agoYes, but in the non-ideal case, the client is still being deceived. The general question is: do we have the right to deceive people "for their own good"? I say no.
- bugsy 16y agoThey are not being deceived. They are being told to pay for the product they received in accordance with the contract terms they agreed to. There is nothing deceptive about a company wanting to be paid for services rendered or products delivered.