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Originally posted by tootie
I've reminded them about it every day. I even explained how urgent it was and I was told I'd be sent a wire Monday, but it didn't arrive and Monday night they apologized and said they'd take a look at the stuff I sent but I didn't get paid today, either. 
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Hope you get paid.
I usually just do the ?paper trail??invoice upon completion, reminder two weeks later, invoice at 30 days saying past due, if necessary, one at 60 days, and one at 90 days, and if it gets to that point I write it off as no pay and send a certified letter. (Makes my accountant happy)
Tootie, in the future you may want to tell new clients that you require a deposit. Not that you don?t trust them but that it would make them feel better knowing that each party has a stake in the project. I learned a long time ago if a company or individual can?t put a deposit up for work not to deal with them or ask for credit references and make sure you talk with them.
Also, never sound desperate for work or collecting a bill. It only gives the other party the upper hand to nickel and dime you. A good book to read is ?Thick Face, Black Heart : The Warrior Philosophy For Conquering The Challenges OF Business And Life?
by Chin-Ning Chu
