WHERE'S MY MONEY?!?
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- lukus_W0
And next time get the payment staggered; 40% at start, 40% at a major milestone, followed by 20% on competition.
- lukus_W0
Give them a chance to resolve the situation amicably. If they can come out of the situation feeling like they did the right thing (and you get your money), then I think it's a win-win situation.
Make sure you don't undo the good work you initially did. If you take the site down / or do anything else to disrupt their business, you stand less chance of getting paid.
As soon as they start feeling like they're the bad guys / they're in a battle - the situation stands less chance of being resolved.
If you haven't already, I'd try to speak to them on the phone or in person - and ask them to explain why you haven't been paid, and how they're going to get the money to you as soon as possible. Try to make it personal. Letters can be ignored.
- e-pill0
post clients phone number so MX_OnD can send them a cock call
- boobs0
Phone them. If this doesn't produce results, report back here, and we'll advise on next step.
- formed0
Don't take it down, I agree, that's bad business. This economy is tough all over, be patient and you'll get your money and still have a possible referral/more business.
I've had clients that paid immediately for years, then this last year things got bumpy for almost everyone. I've remained patient and got my money without anyone getting overly stressed.
Persistent and patient. Get a schedule from them for payment, offer monthly payments or whatever. The goal is to get the money, taking down a site would affect their business or cause financial damage to them, which ain't gonna help you get your money.
- e-pill0
...or send them ponyboy, he deals with this all the time.. let him get your cash, if pony cant do it no one can!!
- e-pill0
you can send the client a pic of emukid's fist
- honest0
ok folks, thanks for the tips and that mariners site is a hoot!
- cnaps19700
or take his family hostage....each day you dont get paid, you chop off a finger!
- rson0
Do not threaten them by saying you will take the site down. It is bad business.
- uh, not getting paid is bad businessbigtrickagain
- You've never dealt with an unruly client have you?EightyDeuce
- um 3 months is not that long and does not warrant threats.rson
- I agree, it hasn't been that longformed
- Starwell990
RESPONSE #03
Send Certified letter with invoice for amount due. In the certified letter state plainly that the site will be taken down in 30 days if they take no action to pay for services rendered. Buy calendar and sharpie and start the countdown. Make sure you have letter delivery response from Post office before you take site down on day thirty-one.
- set0
I'd suggest making a thread on QBN to find your answer
- e-pill0
scooby would post the client's ftp password and admin identity for all qbn/ nters to play with, as was done with The Mariners Christian School shown here..
http://concep3.com/dump/mariners…
the above link is by far one of the ultimate best NEWSTODAY days or experiences ever!!
do it!!
:)
- cnaps19700
Take down the site, ASAP!