Dont say anything stupid. Seriously! I know of a number of people who were so excited to get there first meeting that they screwed it up by saying or doing som

Dont say anything stupid. Seriously! I know of a number of people who were so excited to get there first meeting that they screwed it up by saying or doing something stupid. Other things, dont over extend yourself. If the project is going to be too big rethink if you should take it on. If you are seen struggling with the work, missing deadlines they are a customer lost for life. A client will come back to you in the future if you make the excuse `we cannot take this piece on due to other work` etc (a white lie never killed anyone (well hopefully it didnt)). Also dont look to keen and offer the world. It is easy to look too needy for the work. The best thing to do is write down on a piece of paper: - your hourly wage and do not shift from this. Clients will try to get the best deal possible by possibly not telling the truth about previous prices - The services you offer. - Your working process. By this i mean how you gather the information to complete the work. Some companies / clients state they have a particular way they want the data or requirements gathered. Keep to the way you gather the information and state it is the best method for you. It will help you in the long run.