Independent Work Glossary
Client-Quality Signal
A clue about whether a client relationship is likely to be workable and valuable.
What it means
Client-quality signals can include problem clarity, decision access, scope discipline, communication, payment history when available, and respect for the working relationship. One signal is not a verdict; patterns matter.
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