Ever had that sinking feeling when you realise a client has paid you late? Or get a bad gut feeling about a business that wants to work with you – and they’ve only got £150? In today’s episode, we’re covering everything you need to know about spotting late payers, dodgy clients and red flags – before you sign the contract.
Knowledge and preparation are key when it comes to this kind of thing, and you’re much better off working out everything now, getting your contract straight and knowing what the terms and conditions are that you need to stick to. Plus, we’re going to arm you with everything you need to know about chasing late payments if they do happen – how you can handle a negative situation professionally, yet firmly, because let’s face it – you’re not being a pain, you deserve to be paid!
In this episode, we’re chatting about:
- Why unrealistic budgets are a major red flag
- The importance of application forms and clear contracts
- How you can be proactive when it comes to checking if your new client will be able to pay you
- Why you should always be invoicing in advance
- And what to do if the day your client dodges your invoice arrives!
Jump straight to it…
[01:31] Unrealistic budgets & that first invoice
[05:05] Contract questioners
[06:07] Doing a credit check
[07:38] Terms & conditions
[14:03] Handling late payments
[18:23] Going legal
This Episode’s Links & Further Reading:
- Check out our favourite legal templates
- Listen to episode 40, “How to Get Paid on Time with Jemma Crouch” on Apple or Spotify
