Plank Row

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When to add a second client

Longer note · updated October 2026

Adding a second client doubles the work and the messages. It helps to be sure the first plank holds before stepping onto the next.

Signs you're ready

  • Your first jobs finish on time without late nights
  • You know how long a typical job takes
  • You've kept records for at least a month
  • Your main job hasn't suffered

Signs to wait

  • You're regularly working past your usual bedtime
  • Deadlines slip, or you've missed a reply at work
  • You're not sure what the first client pays you per hour

Add slowly

Start the second client with one small job, the same way you started the first.

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