50% vs net 10, 20, 30
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i always grab a 40 / 60 - 50 / 50 on my first job with any client. It's really a matter of trusting they will pay. It also ensure's they are serious and capable of covering the full job once finished.
After the initial job for that amount, I'm willing to work with them. I try to keep it at the 50 / 50 mark all the time, but the balance changes according to how busy i am and how much work it is.
The essential part of it, besides trust, is making sure that while you're working on the job your bills are paid.
If you're about to pick up a month long project and have to wait the whole month plus testing, etc and then wait for a check to arrive, then clear, etc, etc you'll find yourself taking little jobs just to cover yourself in that 2 month lull, which takes your focus from the big job.
If you get that half up front, you can ensure the time necessary to finish the project. That second half is still a great incentive and motivation to knock it out as soon as possible as well.
30 / 30 / 30 has worked well for me in the past, but it can be strange with web work. since your stages aren't proportioned the same... plan, comp, draft, test, upload. Print work, as i understand it, works better in thirds.