In almost 10 years as freelance consultant I have only contracted directly...experienced only one case of bad payer and that was due to me continuing working even if I had already experienced delays. Reason: the client was a family connection and I had to work on "good faith"
Going back to OP question I love all my clients that pay on time I get sort of convulsions and skin rush when I sense monkey business in the air. 😨
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Originally posted by DanielSQL View PostHmmm payment seems to be an issue.. How often do you lot run into such problems?
Would it be unreasonable to ask for some sort of retainer or initial deposit?
Solicitors do this sort of thing all the time. So why not contractors?
Solicitors and any professional that's regulated can only ask for deposits or retainers if they have a client bank account.
Builders do it mainly cos they need to get materials and they pay their subbies weekly. How you agree to pay your builder is a contract between you both e.g. mile stones met.
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Originally posted by DanielSQL View PostHmmm payment seems to be an issue.. How often do you lot run into such problems?
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Ones who know the difference between Contractors and Permanent Employees.
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Originally posted by DanielSQL View PostHmmm payment seems to be an issue.. How often do you lot run into such problems?
As to whether it's a problem depends on your attitude. Late payments happen all walks of life so if you see the odd couple of days late as part of the game and easily fixable then no it's not a problem. If the world falls out of your arse and you have to ask on here what to do everytime then yes it's a problem.
Late payment happens from time to time. Real problems with payments not so often.
Also in many cases it's the agents that pay us not the client hence me thinking some of the comments are a bit tongue in cheek.
Would it be unreasonable to ask for some sort of retainer or initial deposit?
Solicitors do this sort of thing all the time. So why not contractors?Last edited by northernladuk; 24 February 2016, 18:39.
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Originally posted by DanielSQL View PostHmmm payment seems to be an issue.. How often do you lot run into such problems?
Would it be unreasonable to ask for some sort of retainer or initial deposit?
Solicitors do this sort of thing all the time. So why not contractors?
Have only seen 1 major payment issue (agency didn't pay final invoice until threats were made) in 8 years of contracting but a number of minor ones such as late payments which seemed to happen more frequently when either direct or with smaller agencies.
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Hmmm payment seems to be an issue.. How often do you lot run into such problems?
Would it be unreasonable to ask for some sort of retainer or initial deposit?
Solicitors do this sort of thing all the time. So why not contractors?
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostI meant more along the lines of having competent management who understand how to use contractors and a clue about what they need them to actually do.
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Originally posted by seanraaron View PostI'm new,
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Originally posted by unixman View PostThose who hire many contractors and where people in the office are pleasant and helpful to each other.
Telecoms companies tend to be like this in my experience. People always thank you for your work.
I've not worked in many bad environments thankfully. Hopefully that luck will hold!
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Those who hire many contractors and where people in the office are pleasant and helpful to each other.
Telecoms companies tend to be like this in my experience. People always thank you for your work.
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Originally posted by WordIsBond View PostThose that pay.
Bigger sounds better on paper, but I expect there are bad employers all around.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostMany of us would be out of a gig if they did. I bank on them not knowing so I can earn my crust
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostThe ones that know what they are doing.
Admittedly they are few and far between.
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