To push it a little farther, I go 50% to start and 50% on delivery on contracting jobs.
And I normally bid the work so that the first 50% covers my costs. So (almost
inevitably) as the second half payment drags on, I don't care so much.
If you manage expectations, and clearly define
Don't forget this one: Don't ever stage the code on your customer's server,
lest you get into a possession is 9/10ths of the law trap.
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From: Jerry Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 7:57 AM
To: CF-Talk
Subject: RE: OT: Advice and opinion
Time to chime in ;-)
I haven't read all the posts, but this seems to be a common problem (been there a few
times). We
recently put together an e-business development guide
(http://www.electricedgesystems.com/guide.cfm?pg=guide) to hand to potential new
clients. It
answers a lot of their
Very true. Almost every client over the years has not blinked at a retainer
fee to start the work. We go the route of designers: 33 down, 33
acceptance of mock, 33 upon delivery to server...or it doesn't go live. The
only ones we have had complain were the ones who would try to take us for a
Hi All,
I realize this is off topic but I could use some advice from everyone on
this list.
I have a client that is very stingy when it comes to paying bills. Ive
already had one incident with her and that resulted in her getting out of
paying the majority of the bill but this time I fear when
Lay down the law if you can, if not chalk it up to a learning
experience. Get them in a contract.
No one client should make up more than 20% of incoming money...for
situations just like this.
Besides, if you don't handle the site, she is going to need someone else
right? Chances are that
Ditto to Jon's comments. However, I would add the following:
You have a situation where there is an established expectation - and you are
the point guy. Not to mention you have been a nice guy for her in the
past. For that to change you need a starting point. I would sit down with
her and
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and
At 10:13 AM 3/16/2002 -0800, you wrote:
So now I'm wondering what are my options. I know I'm going to have trouble
collecting from her, I mean there's more to their next invoice than this
links page and she is well aware of my rates.
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