“Can’t you do the work for free? Think of the exposure you will get!”
No. We have bills to pay just like you. You wouldn’t ask anyone else to work for nothing, so please don’t ask us.

“Can I watch while you work on my project?”
No. We understand the interest, but frankly we can not work with someone trying to direct us over our shoulders. We listen to our client’s wants and needs, but you are not paying for a puppet who knows how to use software, you are paying a professional to provide the best work based on years of experience in their field.

“I have an idea that will be bigger than Facebook, can you do all the work and I’ll make you an investor?”
No. Good luck with that.

“I have an idea for a business, but I have no business plan or anything else yet. Can you to put it all together for me so I can get financing and then pay you?”
No. Good luck with that.