Saying no isn’t always easy and comfortable but necessary. It avoids messy situations in the future, especially for starting companies, artists, talents, and professionals. But pushing back and declining should be done with candor and finesse. It is a valuable skill to protect your brand, business, and yourself. There’s no need to explain overly, but it will be best to give an honest response rather than a non-response. Here are brief but polite ways to decline an unpaid project or a project that doesn’t resonate with you. #BeFestooned #FestoonCobyLaBelleFete