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What is the biggest warning sign that a new client or agency might be difficult to work with?

By WordAnt - featured on Aug 7

Pushing for unrealistic turnaround times	32.7%
Non-viable industry rates	27.3%
Vague project briefs or missing context files	12.7%
Other (please share)	10.9%
Demanding a free test over 300 words	7.3%
Communicating via multiple channels	6.7%
I don't know	2.4%