Fee collection
A post in the surveying & geomatics forum:
https://surveyorconnect.com/community/surveying-geomatics/not-sure-what-to-do/
concerns missing out on being paid for work already completed.
We provide professional services that once released are difficult or impossible to get back. The situation in that post is a prime example!! I have been very fortunate in the small number of times I have had difficulty collecting and even in slow collections. However, it can be frustrating when people are in hurry up mode to get your services then milk the time to pay their bill. I’m the type that likes to get my bills paid as soon as possible – example, property tax bills came in the mail today and have already been paid.
I know many people are requiring percent down and remainder on delivery or full payment prior to delivery of survey plat. These have been discussed often as to the benefits. But would not have completely solved that original poster’s problem.
Is anyone requiring payment in full prior to beginning the work? If so, how is it working for you?
I have considered it, but hesitate to start that policy. Not due to potential loss of business, but potential issues with me getting the work done or having collected for a job then a health issue crops up that prohibits getting it done. It seems as simple as refunding the fee collected, but I haven’t looked into any potential consequences of having collected payment and not delivered on services.
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