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Why you need a written contract (and non-payment advice)
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Why you need a written contract (and non-payment advice)
He had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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I was so impressed with this that I think it needs a sticky thread."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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and a caveat about US laws, in particular California, being different to UK???Originally posted by cojak View PostI was so impressed with this that I think it needs a sticky thread.
It was funny though and makes a very good point.See You Next TuesdayComment
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The details of US law are not important (people ought to be researching this themselves - google 'Dunning') - it's the '***** you, pay me' attitude that is important, and that is so missing from many queries about non-payment.
Also look at:
Invoicing and taking payment from customers: Payment - obligations - GOV.UK
Late Payment Charges - What You Need To Know
How to Collect Debt | Atradius UK"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
- Voltaire/Benjamin Franklin/Anne Frank...Comment
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