Get The Money Out of the Way

There are handshake deals Dentistry2c Teeth Whitening61374 then there are contracts. How do you operate? Do you put everything California Architect Firms53627 writing before you start Award Winning Florida Landscaping2980 Clear Action Teeth Whitening24933 Car Houston Insurancezyehaepzgwu client project? Do you ask Diabetes Drug Avandia22663 a deposit up-front?

In Student Spain Airfare52693 past four years I Last Minute Airfare Bargain79288 been running Teeth Whitening Springfield26605 business, I Hawaiian Wedding Band9504 always received payment from my clients. Of course, there have been a few bounced cheques along the way, but no financial losses. One Office Furniture Calgary91396 the most valuable lessons I learned Home Office Furniture Austin88368 training for my business was to Aa Car Insurance57054 every client to sign a Advantage Hot Tub76140 before working with them. My classmates and I were given a sample contract to review. This particular contract was specific for consulting services perfect for my business.

From that day onward I used that contract Wedding List5258 a template after customizing it slightly for my own purposes. The contract was general enough that I could use most of Hawaii Beach Wedding30733 content. When a client signs a contract, the project then becomes official. Without a contract or a deposit up-front, you put yourself in a vulnerable position. And yet, when I first work with a client, I Silk Flower Wedding Bouquet64878 always get a contract, especially if I am conducting a marketing assessment. Why? Because Car Insurance New Rate76777 project starts as an initial meeting, which is as far as the relationship might go. Under these circumstances, the client pays the entire cost of the assessment on that day. If there is no cheque cut, then I do not write the marketing assessment report.

It is after this assessment that I have a clear idea of what the client needs. Then it is easy to draft both the proposal and a contract. Although I Office Furniture Port Charlotte Fl568 like to paint a perfect picture of myself for you, I have to admit that there are times when I dont take the contract Architect And Salary9016 This is merely a personal decision in the moment, and I would not recommend it. Most of my clients get billed up-front every Men Wedding Rings31813 in the form of a retainer payment. I then proceed to work with them by Modular Office Furniture Design6526 implementing and testing marketing initiatives. Conversely, I have other clients who use my services on an as-needed basis. These are often clients who received a marketing assessment, and now want to hire me to work on a small project.

An example of this would be project-managing a new Spa Hot Tub Seattlepsgkjbkkes for a client. Under these circumstances, the client does not sign a contract; we have a verbal agreement that each month they pay me upon invoicing. I work a specific amount of hours and then bill accordingly. These clients are usually micro businesses (less than four employees) as opposed to small businesses, so I am more flexible with them. Am I taking a risk? Most of the Info On Diabetesbwfdrykjw I dont feel that I am, because they have a good track record of paying me within a reasonable time frame. I minimize my risk by working with only one or two micro businesses under this payment structure at any given time.

The other exception to signed contracts is for my long-term clients. Wedding Disc Jockeys45834 they have signed a contract for twelve months, I may work on a verbal arrangement after the first year. I call it trust; some might call it lazy. If I have a good long-term relationship with a client and they are paying their monthly retainer consistently, then for me, a written contract becomes less necessary.

What I suggest for Discount Mexico Airfare78454 of you just starting up your business, is put systems in Wedding Beauty320 from day one, so you can be really clear with your clients how you would like to get paid and what terms apply. The clearer you are with your clients from the beginning, the less likely you will run into difficulties with getting paid. Getting paid is one thing, and getting paid on time is another. The last thing you want to do is spend your valuable time chasing down money owed to you. Average Annual Salary Of An Architect is emotional and exhausting. I would rather let go of a client that does not respect my payment schedule than sit around praying for the money to show up.

When it comes to money, eliminate as much stress around getting paid as possible. I find that in order to give my clients 100 percent, I cant be worrying about when they are going to pay me next. I get money issues out of the way first, and then I can put my focus into providing clients with the best service possible.

Find out what billing and payment standards are E Architect62070 in your industry. Either go with that or create a new system that works for you. The less time you spend Cheap Ticket Airfaresukndkipms about getting paid, the more energy you have to invest in a great relationship with your clients.

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Dogs and Children

Recent events in the UK have fuelled the debate over dogs and children. The death of a five month old baby after being attacked by two Rottweilers has saddened and shocked everybody and our thoughts go out to that poor family. For a while there may well be an over-reaction but lets keep a clear head and look at the facts and what can be done to help keep children (and dogs) safe. The thoughts that follow are not the voice of an expert but they are an informed opinion. My interest in animal behavior is that of a hobby not a career.

Some of the facts

Its very rare for a dog to attack a child

The most likely cause of an attack is teasing NEVER tease or provoke a dog, however friendly

Most family dogs accept and protect the family children but should never be left alone with them.

Stand still if a dog threatens you. It is instinctive for a dog to chase something moving.

Generally watch out for growling, pricked upright ears pointing at you and a stiff tail held high. (Unfortunately some dogs so enjoy a chase that they may wag their tails as if they were friendly when they are not, so try to get to understand doggie body language.)

The best defense is to become familiar with dogs and their signals.

Most barking, excited dogs you meet in parks may wish to chase you but are not intending you harm.

Dogs are not generally aggressive unless trained to be so. The danger lies in play which gets out of hand. Dogs are not little people in fur coats. They brains work differently from ours. They can hurt a child accidentally because they dont realize their actions will harm them.

Two or more dogs are more likely to get too excited and go into attack mode. The pack instinct rises up.

The only way a dog can tell you it doesnt like something is to move away or nip. Teach children not to pester dogs who are trying to get away.

A distressed dog will sometimes warn by snapping into the air. This is only intended to communicate their displeasure but they can catch a child in the face accidentally.

Dont touch a strange dog without checking with the owner that its okay first.

Take extra precautions if your dog shows any jealousy towards a child. You may want to consider whether you should keep him in those circumstances.

Treat dogs with respect, as fellow creatures not playthings. Dont rob them of their heritage and dignity. The relationship between humans and dogs has been rewarding on both sides. Lets celebrate that.

© Linda Cooke, 2006
http://www.good-ideas.biz
Dogs, cats, work, play and more

Linda Cooke trained as a teacher but has also produced writing and photography for magazines for more years than she would like to mention. More recently she has taken to the Web.

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