Comments on: Should You Turn Off Your Telephone?

By: Telephone? Bah! Why I am making myself scarce on the phone. « Random musings from a computer business owner.

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:16:48 +0000

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By: Mike Smith

Mike Smith — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:41:39 +0000

Not sure how the hell I missed this post, but DAMNIT I love it I have people ask me all the time why I never give out my personal number and now, I can just save the long winded email and send them here Glad to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t give out the phone number to clients. I too have had people turn me down on jobs because of no phone, but if they can’t handle me not having a phone, then obviously they would have been a pain in the ass over the phone anyways. So, forget ‘em

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By: Facing the Real Costs of Doing Business | Men With Pens

Facing the Real Costs of Doing Business | Men With Pens — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:02:18 +0000

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By: Naomi Niles

Naomi Niles — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:25:04 +0000

That's funny. We get minimal phone calls too, but probably because we're in Spain and most of our clients are in the U.S. I keep thinking we are missing out by not having a phone line, but this is making me rethink that. One thing I would like though is having a voice to put with the name of some of our clients. We've had a few for several years and I haven't talked to them on the phone yet. Kind of strange. Naomi Niles's last blog post..Aligning Your Work with Your Beliefs

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Kreative Zusammenfassung Juli 08 2008 | Dalton Trent's Blog — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:22:33 +0000

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By: Mathew Browne

Mathew Browne — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:48:08 +0000

I agree with your sentiments completely. I’ve too often been roused from sleep way too early or pestered in the evening when I’m trying to have my dinner. Working for yourself means working when you want, how you want; if a client wants someone available to talk to instantly, they should look for a full-time, on-site member of staff.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:41:53 +0000

Wow, great post! Today I’ve been working on my online graphic design portfolio, and after reading your post decided to remove my number altogether.

I completely agree – 99% of tasks are more efficient and managable when done by e-mail. You can categorise/flag your messages by priority, and have a record of all conversations. It also removes the need for countless scraps of paper and hastily scribbled notes!

By: James

James — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:21:03 +0000

@ Krista – Only if they don’t buy you birthday presents or make good food for you.

By: Krista

Krista — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:18:25 +0000

I have never heard such an eloquent description of the ridiculous expectations the phone seems to have of me… thank you for giving us all permission to shut that damn thing off (does it apply to Mother-in-Laws too????)