info on how to get paid on time... Thread poster: Graciela Carlyle
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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 Canada Local time: 13:45 French to English + ... MODERATOR Thanks Graciela ! | Dec 29, 2003 |
Whew... ever heard any of these ?![](https://cfcdn.proz.com/images/bb/smiles/icon_wink.gif)
N. | | | Saskia Steur (X) Local time: 19:45 English to Dutch + ... Thanks very much - it's a comprehensive site, very useful. | Dec 30, 2003 |
[Edited at 2003-12-30 10:31] | | | Saskia Steur (X) Local time: 19:45 English to Dutch + ...
Thanks very much for this comprehensive and useful link.
Regards and a happy New Year,
Saskia | |
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Graciela Carlyle United Kingdom Local time: 18:45 English to Spanish + ... TOPIC STARTER
It should be of utmost interest for outsourcers, to see how important it is to pay on time!! | | | Brandis (X) Local time: 19:45 English to German + ... 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.
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