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LOL: 9 Things Clients Say When They Don’t Want To Pay For Work

Mumbai-based creative agency Pixel Fox Studios has come up with a hilarious series of typography posters that show the stuff clients say when they don’t want to pay full (or any) price for creative work. If you’ve been in the business long enough, we bet you’ve come across at least one of these phrases. If you’re just venturing into the industry, think of these as a heads up.

1.

Client bargaining tactics: There are more projects lined up, charge extra next time

2.

Client bargaining tactics: We are a non-profit organisation

3.

Client bargaining tactics: We are a big name to have in your portfolio

4.

Client bargaining tactics: This is just a 5 minute job

5.

Client bargaining tactics: We have big contacts, we will promote you

6.

Client bargaining tactics: Other agencies charge much lesser

7.

Client bargaining tactics: We are a startup

8.

Client bargaining tactics: We are your relatives

9.

Client bargaining tactics: Give us a complimentary logo along with the website

Which one do you get the most? What are the other bargaining tactics that clients use? Share this post with your team and join the discussion in the comments below.

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