info on how to get paid on time...
Thread poster: Graciela Carlyle
Graciela Carlyle
Graciela Carlyle  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:45
English to Spanish
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Dec 29, 2003

or at least try to!!
I found this interesting site:
http://www.payontime.co.uk/
on the right of the homepage, you'll find links to:
Getting Paid On Time
• Got a problem? Ask the Doctor
• Free letters and forms
• Better Payment Practice Guide
• Dealing with late payment excuses

Enjoy!

Grace.


 
NancyLynn
NancyLynn
Canada
Local time: 13:45
French to English
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Thanks Graciela ! Dec 29, 2003

Whew... ever heard any of these ?
N.


 
Saskia Steur (X)
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Local time: 19:45
English to Dutch
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Thanks very much - it's a comprehensive site, very useful. Dec 30, 2003



[Edited at 2003-12-30 10:31]


 
Saskia Steur (X)
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Local time: 19:45
English to Dutch
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Thanks! Dec 30, 2003

Thanks very much for this comprehensive and useful link.
Regards and a happy New Year,
Saskia


 
Graciela Carlyle
Graciela Carlyle  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:45
English to Spanish
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TOPIC STARTER
in fact... Dec 30, 2003

It should be of utmost interest for outsourcers, to see how important it is to pay on time!!

 
Brandis (X)
Brandis (X)
Local time: 19:45
English to German
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How do I get paid on time Jan 1, 2004

Well, One of the agencies I was working for, informed me that they had undergone a common agreement, to pay only completing 60 days, after completion& delivery and after invoicing. So I said alternative - produce the invoice as soon as you get the order. Demand a retainer of 20% on acceptance, + 40% on delivery and the rest as on due. Well the agency didn´t want to bite, but finally everything went ok, as I had to argue, the outsourcer must go to another (agency) outsourcer to get the work don... See more
Well, One of the agencies I was working for, informed me that they had undergone a common agreement, to pay only completing 60 days, after completion& delivery and after invoicing. So I said alternative - produce the invoice as soon as you get the order. Demand a retainer of 20% on acceptance, + 40% on delivery and the rest as on due. Well the agency didn´t want to bite, but finally everything went ok, as I had to argue, the outsourcer must go to another (agency) outsourcer to get the work done, and not to the translator.
Try it, it had worked in my case.
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