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Complaints tagged it services, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 45 people · 11 forums we read
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- 38how do I get my first client?New freelancers face overwhelming and contradictory advice like cold emailing or using Upwork, while lacking the funds or local networking opportunities to get started. This leaves them stuck with zero traction and unable to break into the industry.
- 4Why pay a monthly retainer when nothing is broken?When systems run smoothly with zero downtime, clients perceive that no active work is happening and question the necessity of ongoing service fees. This invisibility of preventative maintenance makes it difficult to justify a regular retainer, leading clients to view the service as an unnecessary cost when problems aren't actively being fixed.
- 3How to find reliable implementation partners without pay-to-play rankingsPartner rankings and shortlists often feel pay-to-play, hiding how past projects actually went. Without the bandwidth or desire to build complex capabilities like AI or Salesforce in-house, businesses are forced to seek external help. This lack of transparent feedback makes it difficult to identify trustworthy partners to deliver critical projects.
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