Some dev/designers seem to like the idea of building in kill-switches that fire if their invoices aren't paid. Do. Not. Do. This.
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Replying to @patio11
I'd say "Ask your lawyer to dissuade you." but anyone considering this probably has no lawyer because they are not actually a business.
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If a relationship deteriorates to that point, that displays a cosmic level of consultant mismanagement, starting at lead qualification.
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You can guess all sorts of things about someone doing this. Here, let me start speculating with a great level of confidence:
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No deposit paid. Contract either doesn't exist or is impossibly vague. No acceptance criteria or statement of work. Rates too low.
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Cashflow on the razors edge. Not picky about client selection; clients tend towards the bozo end of the spectrum.
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Worked too long prior to invoicing. Was fobbed off 1+ times; continued working. High likelihood that client does not agree payment is due.
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Responsible adults in business world get invoices paid late, too! This fact is PRICED IN. My latest invoice was net 30 paid net 90... weeks!
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If relationship with client is entirely broken and they owe you tens of thousands your lawyer starts sending a series of letters.
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Replying to @patio11
They start with, basically, "You have an invoice outstanding. Pay it. Signed, Professional Writer of Letters" and then stop being nice.
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the most effective way of chasing clients for money. Is to add weekly intrest to outstanding invoices. Perfectly legal in the UK.
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