A disciplined, objective methodology to gracefully sever ties with toxic corporate accounts while securing unpaid bills.

There is a category of client that consumes a disproportionate share of your capacity for a disproportionately small share of your revenue. You know who they are. They are the client who sends emails at 9pm and expects a response by 8am. The client whose scope expands without notice and without additional budget. The client whose internal approval process means nothing is ever finalised, but you are still expected to remain on standby. Most service businesses keep these clients far longer than they should, because the conversation to end the relationship feels uncomfortable, and the loss of recurring revenue feels risky. For $1, this article gives you a structured process to end low-profit client relationships professionally, secure any unpaid fees, and replace the lost revenue with better-fit work.