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| Apr 05, 2006 12:58 am |
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re: Why do people think that they can get things for free? |
Ghazali Ridzwan
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Hi Bonni,
I fully understand what you're going through. When I first started out, I did run into the same problems that you are facing.
Over the years though, I've learned to handle these issues. Here's what I think are a couple of tips that might be useful for you to handle this kind of issue:
1. Know whom you're going to work for
You should evaluate your client before taking any project, and make sure you're comfortable working with them. This will really save you a lot of frustration(feature creep) or not getting paid.
2. Bill On Time
Once you take on a project, make sure you send your invoices out in a timely manner. Create an invoice that looks as professional as the rest of your work, and send it within 12 hours of completing a job to the client’s satisfaction.
3. Don’t make assumptions too quickly
If you don’t receive payment on time, give the client the benefit of the doubt for a few days. Then follow up with the company’s accounting department. Be pleasant and courteous, and ask what the payment status is. Anger and nastiness won't speed up your payment and will only make future contact unnecessarily stressful.
4: Establish late fees, penalties up front
At the start of any project relationship, make sure your client understands that you charge late fees for delinquent accounts. Your invoice paperwork should indicate this information.
5: Handling a deadbeat client
If, despite all your professional billing approaches, the client still hasn’t paid, it’s time to send a formal debt collection letter before you turn the matter over to a collection agency or take the client to Small Claims Court.
Hope this helps, and I wish you success in your business.
Best Regards
Webguy,
http://www.antaramedia.comPrivate Reply to Ghazali Ridzwan (new win) |
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