JeromeCollinge
Junior Member
How many other designers ask their clients for an upfront deposit payment before starting any work ?
In the past I've accepted/started projects without asking for any deposit what so ever and most of the time if not all the time when the work is finished and we reach the payment stage the client suddenly disappears from the face of the earth. I know asking for some type of deposit is a good idea because it covers you and ensures your not wasting your time with somebody but what sets me off thinking is when you lose a client because you told them you need a deposit and you get that '' I'll get back to you '' comment or sometimes no reply what so ever.
In the past I've accepted/started projects without asking for any deposit what so ever and most of the time if not all the time when the work is finished and we reach the payment stage the client suddenly disappears from the face of the earth. I know asking for some type of deposit is a good idea because it covers you and ensures your not wasting your time with somebody but what sets me off thinking is when you lose a client because you told them you need a deposit and you get that '' I'll get back to you '' comment or sometimes no reply what so ever.