Been chasing a client for weeks over an unpaid invoice. They’ve gone radio silent. Starting to feel like I’m shouting into the void.
Wondering if there are any legal steps I can take to enforce payment. Anyone dealt with this before? What worked for you?
Been there, done that. It’s a real pain.
I’ve found that a mix of persistence and escalation usually does the trick.
First, I always make sure I’ve got a solid paper trail. Emails, texts, whatever. It’s gold if things go south.
Then I start with friendly reminders. If that doesn’t work, I move to firm but polite calls and emails. I’ve found that sometimes people just need a nudge.
If they’re still ghosting after a couple weeks, I send a final notice. I give them a hard deadline and spell out what’ll happen if they don’t pay.
Only had to go to small claims once. It was a hassle, but I won. Now I always get a deposit upfront for big jobs. Learned that one the hard way.
Remember, most folks aren’t trying to screw you over. Sometimes they’re just disorganized or having cash flow issues. A little patience can go a long way.
Had that happen once. Annoying as heck.
Just kept bugging them till they paid up.
Been down this road a few times. It’s a real pain in the neck.
Here’s what I’ve learned:
I’ve had to go to small claims once. It was a hassle, but I won.
Now I always ask for a deposit upfront. Saves me from chasing payments later.
Remember, most clients aren’t trying to screw you over. They might just be disorganized or short on cash. A little patience can go a long way.
But at the end of the day, you did the work. You deserve to get paid.
Been there. It sucks. Send a final notice with a deadline. If they don’t pay, small claims court might be your only option. Make sure you got all your paperwork ready.
Look, legal stuff’s a hassle. Before you go that route, try calling them. Sometimes folks just need a kick in the pants. If that doesn’t work, send a final notice by certified mail. Give 'em 7 days to pay up or you’ll take action. Most times, that does the trick. If not, small claims is your best bet. Just make sure you’ve got all your paperwork in order. Contracts, invoices, emails, the whole nine yards. And next time, get a deposit upfront. Saves a lot of headaches down the road.
Send a final notice setting a deadline, then consider small claims court if silence continues.
Keep your contract, invoice, and all written communications. A clear paper trail often makes a difference.