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by mark

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HI, I have never posted here before so sorry if this is in the wrong area. I have started doing free lance work (Graphic design, Web design, Programming and Technical writing) using sites like creativemoonlighter. Some of the projects I do go well and the company or person pays right away, but some will not pay after the work is done. I was wondering how most other web designer get paid. Most people don't like the idea of paying up fount or a down payment so I have to trust them. How does everyone else do it. How can I make someone pay me?
Thax
Mark

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by michellewright966

hey mark, thought i'd post you a wee note to ask you what you charge for your services.
i'm just about to start building my own website as a project at college and was wondering what to charge for future use.
michelle

by southpawcom

This has happened to me before. Try sending them persuasive letters. A key phrase you might use is "just as you have expenses and bills to pay, and just as you expect timely payment from your clients, so do I." Don't be threatening, just ask them to walk a mile in your shoes. "Mr. Client, maybe you can help me out. What would you do in this situation. You've performed a good service at a fair price. Wouldn't you expect to be paid?"

As a last resort, use a collection agency. I used Michelle Dunn at the MAD agency (www.madagency.com). She takes I think one-third of what you are owed, but two-thirds of a loaf is better than none. And she really, really gets the job done.

Good luck. May the welchers rot in heck.

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