Comments on: How To End The Client Relationship http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/ Everything about writing and marketing white papers Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:25:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: martydasilva http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-62960 martydasilva Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:51:39 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-62960 Interesting article. thanks for posting. Interesting article. thanks for posting.

]]> By: Adam Zak http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-38307 Adam Zak Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:22:17 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-38307 Perhaps another insight from yet a different industry perspective might be helpful. Ours is a small, boutique executive search firm operating in a highly specialized manufacturing-focused executive recruiting environment. Search project execution typically takes about 75-95 days. Our normal retainer of one-third of total estimated search fee is received at the time we undertake a project. We collect subsequent retainers during the course of the search on a regular basis. In 20+ years we have had only two receivables problems, and then only with respect to the final payment. In both cases clients' slow payment had served as an early alert and we had already pulled major resources off the executive search. Financial damage was only minimal. Perhaps another insight from yet a different industry perspective might be helpful. Ours is a small, boutique executive search firm operating in a highly specialized manufacturing-focused executive recruiting environment. Search project execution typically takes about 75-95 days.

Our normal retainer of one-third of total estimated search fee is received at the time we undertake a project. We collect subsequent retainers during the course of the search on a regular basis. In 20+ years we have had only two receivables problems, and then only with respect to the final payment. In both cases clients’ slow payment had served as an early alert and we had already pulled major resources off the executive search. Financial damage was only minimal.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37942 Sharon Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:30:12 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37942 Strangely, I never have to use it with the good clients who stick around. A professional client relationship is great, because each of you knows what the deal is. Clients don't expect to get something for nothing, and writers don't expect to get stiffed. It's a better way to work, isn't it? Strangely, I never have to use it with the good clients who stick around. A professional client relationship is great, because each of you knows what the deal is. Clients don’t expect to get something for nothing, and writers don’t expect to get stiffed. It’s a better way to work, isn’t it?

]]> By: James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37941 James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:24:30 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37941 Heh, I've tried that one - they get all insulted, indignant, and act like I've just gravely offended their integrity. They pay, and then they disappear. Not really the type of relationship I'd like to cultivate, so I don't wave the "copyright" flag so much anymore. Heh, I’ve tried that one - they get all insulted, indignant, and act like I’ve just gravely offended their integrity. They pay, and then they disappear. Not really the type of relationship I’d like to cultivate, so I don’t wave the “copyright” flag so much anymore.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37940 Sharon Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37940 True, James, but some clients don't know that. I often find that reminding them that I can publish or resell the work eliminates a few tardy payers. True, James, but some clients don’t know that. I often find that reminding them that I can publish or resell the work eliminates a few tardy payers.

]]> By: James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37939 James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:16:21 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37939 I indicate the same, that I retain copyright until full payment is made. However, I've been blathered on about the "work for hire" excuse so many times from U.S. clients that I'm beginning to wonder exactly what happened to writers and their copyright rights! Generally, unless there is a work for hire agreement, copyright remains in the author's possession until the author transfers it to someone else through legal means. I indicate the same, that I retain copyright until full payment is made. However, I’ve been blathered on about the “work for hire” excuse so many times from U.S. clients that I’m beginning to wonder exactly what happened to writers and their copyright rights!

Generally, unless there is a work for hire agreement, copyright remains in the author’s possession until the author transfers it to someone else through legal means.

]]> By: James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37938 James Chartrand - JCM Enterprises Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:15:27 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37938 I indicate the same, that I retain copyright until full payment is made. However, I've been waived the "work for hire" excuse so many times from U.S. clients that I'm beginning to wonder exactly what happened to writers and their copyright rights! I indicate the same, that I retain copyright until full payment is made. However, I’ve been waived the “work for hire” excuse so many times from U.S. clients that I’m beginning to wonder exactly what happened to writers and their copyright rights!

]]> By: Sharon http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37936 Sharon Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:52:12 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37936 I also do milestone payments and 50 per cent deposits, especially when it's a new client, and perhaps I should do it in all cases. I've found a couple of clients who make it through that stage and then delay payment. I do make it clear that I retain copyright till work is paid for, though. I also do milestone payments and 50 per cent deposits, especially when it’s a new client, and perhaps I should do it in all cases. I’ve found a couple of clients who make it through that stage and then delay payment. I do make it clear that I retain copyright till work is paid for, though.

]]> By: Elizabeth M. Johnson http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37928 Elizabeth M. Johnson Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:16:52 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37928 From the perspective of a different field entirely (coaching/consulting/personal growth), I, too, request a 50% deposit in order to secure an event date. They know, from the contract that they signed, that balance then is due 30 days prior to the event. While I don't do this with individual clients, I have never seen the need. It is the corporate clients and the retail businesses who sell my Confident Women Coaching Cards who give me the hardest time with prompt payment. From the perspective of a different field entirely (coaching/consulting/personal growth), I, too, request a 50% deposit in order to secure an event date. They know, from the contract that they signed, that balance then is due 30 days prior to the event. While I don’t do this with individual clients, I have never seen the need. It is the corporate clients and the retail businesses who sell my Confident Women Coaching Cards who give me the hardest time with prompt payment.

]]> By: Susan Weiner http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37877 Susan Weiner Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:40:34 +0000 http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2007/10/26/how-to-end-the-client-relationship/#comment-37877 James and Mike, I agree with you about getting a 50% down-payment. In my letter of agreement, I also spell out the conditions under which I can invoice for the final payment. Making your expectations clear in advance through your letter of agreement can avert problems later. Susan James and Mike,

I agree with you about getting a 50% down-payment.

In my letter of agreement, I also spell out the conditions under which I can invoice for the final payment.

Making your expectations clear in advance through your letter of agreement can avert problems later.

Susan

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