Yes, that is the exact kind of customer I had to do this to, and they
had a reputation for doing it.
The following tip, is in the "you didn't hear it from me" category.
You can do the expire thing, without ever SAYING that is what you did.
They stop paying, you tell them you will not provide any support or
services until they pay. Your app expires, but it doesn't throw a "I
EXPIRED" message, its just blank, or something. They will call you.
"I am not sure what is wrong, but I will be happy to research the
problem once I am paid."
It is much better to have an agreement, ahead of time, that makes the
expiration completely legitimate.
--
Robert Garcia
President - BigHead Technology
VP Application Development - eventpix.com
13653 West Park Dr
Magalia, Ca 95954
ph: 530.645.4040 x222 fax: 530.645.4040
[email protected] - [email protected]
http://bighead.net/ - http://eventpix.com/
On Jan 14, 2009, at 2:50 PM, Rick Sanders wrote:
It depends if you’re collecting from a person or a corporation. Some
corporations don’t care about their credit rating. Close the
business and name then re-incorporate with a new name and new credit
rating. Plus, collection agencies can take up to 55%!!! That’s
right, 55%. I’d rather go to small claims court. People can tell
collection agencies they will make payment arrangements, then never
pay. If you go to court and get a judgement, it’s punishable by
prison term, fine or combination of both. Plus, only the court has
the power to seize assets to pay of debts.
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Rick Sanders
Webenergy
Canada: 902-431-7279
USA: 919-799-9076
Canada: www.webenergy.ca
USA: www.webenergyusa.com
From: Stefan Gonick [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: January-14-09 5:22 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: SPAM-MED: RE: Witango-Talk: advice on how to get paid
when client is reluctant
I just thought of another option. You could send a registered letter
saying that
the invoice will go to a collection agency if you don't receive
payment by a certain
date. Collection agencies have a lot of clout due to their ability
to destroy your
credit rating.
Stefan
At 04:16 PM 1/14/2009, you wrote:
Hello Norman,
You want to do this with as little cost to you as possible.
Create a letter demanding a payment by a certain date. If they owe
you $1000.00 ask for 1/3 or ½ within 7 days of receiving the letter
or the next step is court. Send the letter registered and keep a
copy. This way if you go to court, you have proof that you tried to
ask for payment before going to court. Small claims is the best bet.
It’s not expensive to file and you don’t need a lawyer.
Kind regards,
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Rick Sanders
Webenergy
Canada: 902-431-7279
USA:Â Â Â Â Â Â 919-799-9076
Canada: www.webenergy.ca
USA:Â Â Â Â Â Â www.webenergyusa.com
From: [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: January-14-09 4:56 PM
To: witango-talk
Subject: Witango-Talk: advice on how to get paid when client is
reluctant
Hi All,
One of my clients has not paid me for work done in September. I was
wondering if anyone had advice as to
how I can persuade them to pay up for the work I've done.
They claim that hard financial times are the reason but now no
longer answer emails or phone calls. They are actually still
advertising for web developers (contract and FTE) so they obviously
do actually have the money.
thanks
Norman Wheatley
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