{"id":1622,"date":"2022-08-06T23:11:49","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T22:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicholasidoko.com\/blog\/?p=1622"},"modified":"2024-08-19T09:47:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T08:47:59","slug":"what-to-do-when-clients-dont-pay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicholasidoko.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-clients-dont-pay\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do When Clients Don’t Pay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

“Hope for the best but prepare for the worst,” is a wise maxim to follow when it comes to receiving payment for your labour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get the money your clients owe\u00a0you<\/a><\/span> <\/a>by putting collection processes in place before you start working and using them when it is time to collect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your company uses an invoicing system, you may be familiar with late and even nonpayment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers may not pay invoices on time (or at all) for a variety of reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This includes missing bills and unforeseen additional costs that customers later realise they cannot afford. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many small business owners find it difficult to politely request past-due payments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, an unpaid invoice affects your firm regardless of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must take action to maintain a healthy ca<\/span>sh flow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key is to be open and honest with\u00a0your clients\u00a0and prepare\u00a0backup plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Collect Overdue Payments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, no matter what you do to avoid the problem, you still end up with nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After taking all the necessary steps, if your clients<\/a> still don’t pay the invoice, you must move quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is how to handle the circumstance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weigh your options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Consider whether going after the clients is truly worthwhile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the cash represents a small portion of your annual income, it could be preferable to let it go and write off the clients for future business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can end up investing more time and resources than the bill is worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the best-case scenario, you will still be responsible for paying your own legal expenses to collect if you have a case that can be won and the defendant has the means to pay and doesn’t file for bankruptcy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And depending on how complicated the case is, those can number in the tens or even hundreds of thousands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: The Importance of Boundaries: How to Set Limits as a Freelancer Without Losing Clients<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"What<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Follow up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the client doesn’t pay the invoice by the specified date, don’t be afraid to send them an email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s always a chance that they misplaced the invoice or that it never got to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the client had a family emergency or was on vacation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the client didn’t pay on time, you shouldn’t presume that they are a deadbeat right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren’t getting paid or haven’t heard back about it, send the invoice again as a reminder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The automated invoice serves as a reminder of the due balance without giving the impression that you are personally pressuring the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a polite but firm email, remind them that the invoice is overdue and that you would like to address the situation as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, find out if they have any complaints about the goods or services you gave them or if they require help making a payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: How to Incentivize Clients for Powerful Referrals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact via social media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you repeatedly send emails, bills, and reminders, you might need to use another channel of contact to comfort yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where social media<\/a> comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most businesses have a presence online, whether on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or another platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use these channels to contact them and ask them politely to get back to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although getting ghosted is never a pleasant experience, professionalism should always be maintained, especially if you are also representing your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: Build Trust: Turn Happy Clients into Brand Ambassadors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send a debt collection letter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A reminder is less formal than a letter of collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It contains the date that payment was due and offers a window of time for sending payment, which is normally two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also lists the payment methods you accept and promises to take action if you aren’t paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can make a general suggestion (such as “to prevent further action”) or a more direct declaration that you’ll hire a collection agency or file a lawsuit as your next course of action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your decision will be influenced by the amount owed, the amount of time that has passed, and maybe your desire to keep this client for future business transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: Clients & Deadlines: Handling Time-Related Queries<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reach out legally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You should have a lawyer create a letter if your clients are still unaccounted for at this stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The threat of legal action may occasionally prompt the customer to get in touch with you and, at the absolute least, make payment arrangements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can either ask on freelance forums or pay an inexpensive cost for an attorney letter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself in a tight spot, you could also want to contact legal aid attorneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider using small claims court as a last option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s crucial to balance the amount the client owes you against the costs of following up because these choices are expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the statistics simply don’t add up, it could be time to cut your losses and move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send a final demand letter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Send a final demand letter if the client hasn’t paid you before bringing legal action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final demand is very similar to the debt collection letter previously mentioned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, it typically states more explicitly that you intend to file a lawsuit if the client doesn’t pay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An attorney on retainer may also write a final demand letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The letter’s content should be the same regardless of who sends it, but when a lawyer makes a demand, it typically garners more attention and weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no obligation to retain the attorney if you subsequently decide to file a lawsuit unless you and the attorney agree differently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cost of hiring an attorney to draft a letter is significantly lower than the cost of hiring the attorney to represent you in court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"What<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Disable or withhold the final product<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You cannot stop working on a project that has already been completed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But until you get paid, you might be able to keep it away from your client. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep your access to client projects restricted until all outstanding debts have been settled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the customer then tries to avoid paying you for your services, you may prevent them from using the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It could seem insignificant, but it is completely reasonable because your contract specifies that you would provide the finished product in exchange for a specific sum of money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t get paid, the client shouldn’t get their website or app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When dealing with clients who won’t pay, it’s crucial to remember that each circumstance is distinct and must be carefully examined before any action is taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For what it’s worth, you can’t approach devoted customers the same way you do new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don’t want to sever a strong working relationship<\/a> over a single late payment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always attempt to resolve a situation with a polite chat when a client refuses to pay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if things spiral out of control, keep in mind that the law is usually on your side in such circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before You Go\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Be sure to contact us<\/a> if you need more information or have any questions! We are readily available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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