ryy705 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hello freelancers, What is a good way for collecting payment? I don't think submitting your work to a client you never met and waiting for a check in the mail is a good idea. Paypal is fast but it will charge about 4%. This can add up to a substantial amount very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ober Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Depends on the client.. half of my clients are local and will mail me a check or meet up with me to pay cash. For the other half, I've used Paypal. I simply pad the bill a touch in certain areas to cover the fees. And always require a certain % upfront before starting work. And require the remaining % before full delivery. Never develop on the customer's web space unless you completely trust them (long term client, for example, where proven payment has been provided). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stooney Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I pretty much do the same as ober. Do what ober said and get paid before delivery. I have a client still asking me to add/update things on an auction site I wrote but he still hasn't paid off his first bill from December 07, no fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardyandkari Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 in chickens! i have only done business with locals, so i have met with each one and sat down for a conversation on what they want, etc. i have also only been paid in person... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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