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Originally Posted by Jay 
Did you ever have any issues with anyone not wanting to pay upfront because you hadn't worked with them before?
Jay
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Hi Jay,
In relation to your comment here, I used to get worried in the same way that if I asked clients to pay upfront they might not go ahead with the work. I have found the ones that have an issue with it are usually the same ones you have money troubles with the whole way through. Implementing a deposit or pre-pay system with signed terms and conditions helps to sift out the clients that are serious about working with you and valuing your services from those people who are very good at avoiding payments. Likely chances are, if they have made it complicated for you, you are probably not the only one.
I think it's also about being confident in presenting your terms. If you are not apologetic about it and are consistent in sticking to the system you put in place, you might be surprised how well people accept it.
Cheers
Bronwyn