If you're a freelancer, you probably met many clients who don't pay on time or even don't pay at all.
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You keep wondering why a client would do that to you, and it decreases your sense of motivation time by time.
Dr. Job Pro is here today to show you fifteen solutions for the problem of late payment.
Here are 15 creative ways to get paid on time as a freelancer.
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1- Receive a deposit
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It's acceptable to ask for a deposit from the client as it provides you more security.
If the client isn't serious about the payment, they won't agree to pay a deposit. That's how you know your client better.
2- Keep the committed clients only
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We understand that you'd like to accept all clients, no matter they pay on time or late, but think of the time you're going to save if you only keep the committed clients.
3- Use a contract
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The contract protects you when anything goes wrong and guarantees your right in payment.
4- Build good relationships
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Building good relationships with clients saves so much of your effort and helps you express your opinion when something goes wrong.
For more information, 15 Ways To Develop Your Social Skills For Career Success
5- Invoice on time
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Make sure to invoice regularly. That helps the payment be more consistent and on time.
6- Make a late payment fee
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Set that rule from the beginning of the project so clients know about it and don't act surprised later.
7- Send reminders
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Make sure to save your dignity and time by not sending so many reminders.
Moreover, set reminders for yourself, so you don't forget about following up with the clients.
8- Choose easy payments methods
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Furthermore, don't forget to include all the payment method details at the beginning of the agreement. That will save you much hustle and misunderstanding.
9- Make a discount for early payment
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Make the discounts small amounts that won't harm your budget but attract the client simultaneously.
10- Build a good reputation
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That only attracts committed clients who want serious work. It also encourages clients to be more professional with you and pay on time to avoid losing you as an excellent freelancer.
11- Let clients ask questions
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Let them ask whatever questions they want about the payment or anything else.
When clients finish all their requirements initially, that doesn't leave so much room for misunderstanding.
12- Let the client covers project expenses
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Ensure the client of the materials you need or any project-related stuff before starting to work on it.
That will guarantee you more commitment from the client and won't affect your budget negatively.
13- Address your payment conditions in the contract
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By doing this, you'll avoid addressing the clients personally in a harsh tone and lose them.
14- Ask other freelancers
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Every industry has its circumstances and conditions, so the freelancers in the same field know a lot about dealing with the situation.
In conclusion
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