When to Close the Barn Door (on Delinquent Clients)
- June 23, 2015
My college roommate, Jenny, called me at the end of an aggravating day at her graphic design firm – to…
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Turning Deadbeats into Doves
- June 12, 2015
The Thursday morning started calmly enough. In the office early, a fresh cup of steaming coffee by my side, I…
Read MoreProfiles of the Top 5 Problem Clients
- June 9, 2015
A key factor in getting paid by your clients is taking on the right clients to begin with. Yet, even…
Read More10 Tips for Developing Great Clients
- May 23, 2015
“Properly trained, a man can be a dog’s best friend”, said Corey Ford, the 20th century American writer. And properly…
Read MoreHow Badly Do You Want Repeat Customers? Let’s Talk Tuna!
- May 15, 2015
What makes for a great tuna fish sandwich? No doubt, tuna fish is in the eye (or the palate) of…
Read More7 Steps to Minimizing Your Slow-Paying Client List
- May 12, 2015
In today’s turbulent economy, a slow-paying client can generate more anxiety and frustration for your company than a no-paying client.…
Read MoreHow can I collect money owed for work completed?
- March 11, 2015
Q.: I recently started a janitorial cleaning business. Our first job was subcontracted from another cleaning business. We completed three…
Read MoreWhen can I charge interest on late payments?
- March 10, 2015
Q.: I own a pet-sitting business. Can I charge interest to my clients if they don’t pay within, say, a…
Read MoreGetting Paid in a Tough Economy
- February 22, 2015
Cash (flow) is king, especially in a challenging economy. But there are ways you can ensure that you get paid…
Read MoreDoes a signed work order acknowledge a debt owed?
- February 11, 2015
Q.: A work order constitutes an agreement to perform a service. Indebtedness does not occur until the service is performed.…
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