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Stefanie Kelly
I would love some perspective on an issue with a client. He is 43 days overdue on payment for a project. Two weeks ago, he told me that he was waiting for a cheque from his client on this project that was "in the mail". Today, he said his client is still "freeing up the funds" for him and he expects them within two weeks - at which point he will "quickly turn around a check for me". I feel though, that as my contract was with him this is irrelevent and he should still pay me on time. Thoughts?
95 weeks ago from Upstarts!
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Stefanie Kelly:
Thanks everyone for all of your insight. I can tend towards being a pushover sometimes and having the benefit of this outside perspective ...MoreThanks everyone for all of your insight. I can tend towards being a pushover sometimes and having the benefit of this outside perspective definitely helped in giving me the confidence to push back with this delinquent client. I will definitely also be making use of all of the advice as to how many of you have handled contracts to avoid situations like this in the future. So far, I have received the 50% of the balance owing I requested from this client - time will tell how responsive he is at living up to the other half of the agreement. Again - thanks!
94 weeks ago
94 weeks ago
Donna Fenn:
Stefanie, this is all great advice and I'll add a tiny bit of my own. In the future, don't wait to invoice -- do it as soon as the job is ...MoreStefanie, this is all great advice and I'll add a tiny bit of my own. In the future, don't wait to invoice -- do it as soon as the job is completed even if your client is whining about how poor he/she is. That way, if you do need to take legal action, you have a true record of how late the payment actually is.
94 weeks ago
94 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
What do you all think about co-habitation prior to marriage? Everyone I know seems to be moving in together or already living together, although I've always had the romantic notion that I would wait until engagement/marriage. Is that outdated now?
99 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, I am Gen Y and Ask Penelope Trunk!1 more
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Heather Dziczek:
@Raquel- It's not a matter of being angry or flustered. I enjoy debate, but in order to have an effective debate, debaters need to listen. I'm ...More@Raquel- It's not a matter of being angry or flustered. I enjoy debate, but in order to have an effective debate, debaters need to listen. I'm not worried about Ty thinking ill of my opinion, but he's reacting without reading and blowing out of proportion things I'm saying. When I replied to try to explain that he'd misconstrued my point, he (ironically) replied saying that I wasn't getting his point. I don't think that re-explaining what I've already explained will somehow seduce Ty into considering other points of view or thinking critically about what is being said, so instead of arguing with a brick wall, I remove myself from the debate. That's all :)
96 weeks ago
96 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman:
Hi everyone. Wanted to give you a quick update. Thank you again for all your wonderful comments. I did ultimately decide to move in with my ...MoreHi everyone. Wanted to give you a quick update. Thank you again for all your wonderful comments. I did ultimately decide to move in with my boyfriend. I published a post on it this morning - http://bit.ly/9LiSsw - I read each and every one of your comments and took each to heart, and appreciated you taking the time to have such a smart dialogue!
94 weeks ago
94 weeks ago
Elysa Rice
Healthy Habits for Working Women - http://b2l.me/9gfyd never fails these lists always say wake-up early. I am a night person and I am usually good about getting stuff "ready" at night so I usually resent when "how to" lists try to make me a morning person. thoughts?
Kate Davids:
See, I am an early riser, but I also go to bed early. I don't think this "late risers" are smarter or "early risers" are more energetic matters a ...MoreSee, I am an early riser, but I also go to bed early. I don't think this "late risers" are smarter or "early risers" are more energetic matters a jot. I think it rather ties in to how much sleep you get. If you go to bed early and wake up early, you should get the same amount of REM sleep as people who go to bed late and wake up at 10am.
I am an early riser. I like the morning since I'm not tired and mentally fatigued from the long day. I can control my time better in the morning. My friends want to get together after work, so if I get everything I need to get done before work, I can head straight over to my friends and maintain a high level of productivity as an author and researcher.
94 weeks ago
I am an early riser. I like the morning since I'm not tired and mentally fatigued from the long day. I can control my time better in the morning. My friends want to get together after work, so if I get everything I need to get done before work, I can head straight over to my friends and maintain a high level of productivity as an author and researcher.
94 weeks ago
Jessica Schanberg:
Everyone has their own time that works for them. For some people it's late at night. Not everyone is a morning person.
94 weeks ago
94 weeks ago
Stefanie Kelly
I would love some perspective on an issue with a client. He is 43 days overdue on payment for a project. Two weeks ago, he told me that he was waiting for a cheque from his client on this project that was "in the mail". Today, he said his client is still "freeing up the funds" for him and he expects them within two weeks - at which point he will "quickly turn around a check for me". I feel though, that as my contract was with him this is irrelevent and he should still pay me on time. Thoughts?
Sadya Siddiqui recommended this
khalsaken:
Stefanie, managing receivables is one of the key challenges of being a freelancer/independent. As a consultant, on top of an initial deposit, I ...MoreStefanie, managing receivables is one of the key challenges of being a freelancer/independent. As a consultant, on top of an initial deposit, I always use "milestones" to get paid. Specifically, this means including verbiage in the agreement/contract that you will get paid upon successful completion/submission of deliverables. Additionally, a "window" of payment terms would include Net30 (within 30 days) as an example. If the client delays the payment, a periodic (daily/weekly) surcharge is then applied to the total billing. I realize this may not help you now. But it may be handy for future projects.
95 weeks ago
95 weeks ago
Stefanie Kelly:
Thanks everyone for all of your insight. I can tend towards being a pushover sometimes and having the benefit of this outside perspective ...MoreThanks everyone for all of your insight. I can tend towards being a pushover sometimes and having the benefit of this outside perspective definitely helped in giving me the confidence to push back with this delinquent client. I will definitely also be making use of all of the advice as to how many of you have handled contracts to avoid situations like this in the future. So far, I have received the 50% of the balance owing I requested from this client - time will tell how responsive he is at living up to the other half of the agreement. Again - thanks!
94 weeks ago
94 weeks ago
Stefanie Kelly:
Hi Charles, I would be happy to give you some input, if you wouldn't mind doing the same for me. I am currently working with a start-up looking ...MoreHi Charles, I would be happy to give you some input, if you wouldn't mind doing the same for me. I am currently working with a start-up looking to develop a community that helps content publishers better connect with their readers online. One place we see a need for this is in helping not for profits connect and share information with their donors, volunteers and supporters. Would that be something you would be interested in? It involves a quick little exercise and seven follow up questions.
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
Katherine Liew:
Hi Charles! I'd be very interested in hearing about what you have in mind, I've done some work with CSR Asia and am running a media project for an ...MoreHi Charles! I'd be very interested in hearing about what you have in mind, I've done some work with CSR Asia and am running a media project for an Australian NGO. Hope to hear from you soon!
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
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