This article is published by AllBusiness.com, a partner of TIME. By Krish Chopra It was 11 p.m. on a Thursday when my phone rang—again. Another nurse practitioner student was overwhelmed and panicked ...

If you’re a helping professional, chances are you’ve had difficult clients. Here are composite examples of difficult clients I’ve had and what has worked best in working with them. And if you are a ...

Every business deals with challenging clients from time to time. Managing difficult clients can be a daunting task, but there are strategies and techniques you can use to help make the process easier.

Dealing with difficult clients is an inevitable part of doing business. While it may be tempting to simply ignore them or acquiesce to their demands, this type of approach can lead to more problems ...

Dealing with tough clients is practically a rite of passage in freelancing, small business, or customer service. Complaints, impossible requests, and high-maintenance personalities can stretch ...

As a business owner (yes, if you’re a freelancer you are, in fact, a business owner), challenging clients or difficult customers are part of the deal. It’s an aspect of doing business you may not love ...

In February, Chris Mastro, 46, an advisor with Impact Fiduciary in Pasadena, Calif., faced a perplexing situation managing investments for a married couple. At their first meeting, the retired pair ...

I’m sure very few of you have ever had to deal with a difficult client. All of your clients adore you as a super hero and reward you handsomely, right? You’ll probably never need this article but why ...

Clients come in all types. Some come to you looking for portfolio management, others emphasize retirement planning, and many seek both. Still others simply want someone to hold their hand while they ...

When your clients make your life miserable, you have to decide if it’s worth redirecting the relationship or just cutting ties and moving on. Not all clients are worth keeping. That said, to salvage a ...

Financial advisors need to be prepared to discuss emotional topics with clients such as divorces, according to consultant Sasha Grabenstetter. “Financial advisors are really good at normal everyday ...