Getting paid for the job.

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Hello all,I was standing in front of a customer today, having a great conversation with her and I was wondering, when do I ask for payment? I felt she was a trustworthy person and wouldn't try anything funny, and I didn't want to break the conversation with asking her to pay. I usually wait until my service is complete to ask for payment but I can see that causing an issue at least once in the future. Do you ask for payment upfront before you start your service or wait until the end? Do you go by feel of the customer?&nbsp;

julie · Answer

This is a question that all business have, at one point, thought of. I believe it depends on your preference, if it's a one time service vs reoccuring, the length of the service/project, and more. If it's hard to bring up in the midst of a great convo, you can send a follow up text or email with all the necessary details!

I found a few articles that covers multiple scenarios, I hope it helps: How to Collect Payments from Customers to Get Paid Faster & How to Ask for a Deposit: Politely Request Upfront Payment from Clients

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