Fire Your Bad Clients

This article was written by Pam Newman of Entrepreneur.com

Got a few bad-egg clients? Maybe you should fire them. That's right -- I said "Fire them." Cut them loose. Give them the heave ho. Tell them goodbye and never look back.

I know you think I'm crazy -- why would anyone say goodbye to hot prospects -- but when you realize the positive impact it could have on your bottom line, you'll wonder why it took you so long!

As business owners, we often feel that we should take on every client who comes calling. But that's not always the best choice: Just because someone comes to you who's interested in a business relationship doesn't mean they're going to be a good client. In order to make your business as profitable as possible, you really need to assess your client relationships and ensure that they're win-win opportunities for you. ...