I've recently been approached to do some work for a small business. It's something that, with a bit of juggling on my side, I could fit in around my normal 9-5 contract.
I've just done some research (should have done it earlier), and have seen that the lady who runs the business (incorporated this January) had a previous similar company that was forced into insolvency last year after it was taken to court by a creditor. She also has another (similar) business that had compulsory strike-off action started against it earlier this year.
We've chatted a few times over the last few weeks and I've prepared a proposal, which she was happy with. I know I shouldn't, but I feel I'd be "letting her down" if I backed out now as we're getting close to her go live date.
We're getting to contract and schedule of work stage, and she's talking about booking travel and hotels for me for the first part of the project. Should I back out? Go ahead, but insist on full payment upfront?
Thanks
I've just done some research (should have done it earlier), and have seen that the lady who runs the business (incorporated this January) had a previous similar company that was forced into insolvency last year after it was taken to court by a creditor. She also has another (similar) business that had compulsory strike-off action started against it earlier this year.
We've chatted a few times over the last few weeks and I've prepared a proposal, which she was happy with. I know I shouldn't, but I feel I'd be "letting her down" if I backed out now as we're getting close to her go live date.
We're getting to contract and schedule of work stage, and she's talking about booking travel and hotels for me for the first part of the project. Should I back out? Go ahead, but insist on full payment upfront?
Thanks
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