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Questions tagged [late-payment]

For questions that are related to methods and advice on how to deal with late payments.

In the world of freelancing, it is not uncommon to find a case where a freelancer has to deal with late and/or over due payments from clients. Some of the most common problems resulting in late payments are bad communication, untrustworthy clients, failure to deliver work according to previously agreed specifications, abusive change requests, and even unclear payment methods or procedures.

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Are there measures one can do to ensure clients paying on time?

What are some measures that one can put in place to ensure that clients pay their invoices in a timely manner?
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How do I persuade a client to make good on a "late" payment?

I recently wrote an article for a regional magazine which was published towards the end of 2015. I've followed up with the company several times and they keep promising to get the check out as soon as possible. I'd like to continue to work for them…
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Final payment from client oustanding

I've done freelancing work for a little over a year and by and large have been paid very reliably, with one notable exception. I've set up payment in stages with one of my clients, and the project is on hiatus while the client figures out what they…
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Required to give digital graphics to client so they will pay me for previous work?

I have done freelance work for a local company in Reno, NV. I managed and created content to post on the company's facebook page. The marketing lady processes my invoices for payment but the company owner writes the checks. When I quit this job, I…
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