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Originally posted by Lyman Jordan:
Taking a lead from Duane, I think I have solved this problem. Since I have been sending out a 2-page agreement to every client in advance, I have had no problems. I require a 30 to 50% deposit along with a signed agreement to start work. The agreement lays out what I do and do not do for the total fee. I lay out the fees for contingencies such as re-design of the course and re-measuring due to lack of a completed permit for the course I measured.
The agreement specifies that I deliver the course map with the certification number (and the certificate if he/she wants it) after I receive full payment.
Like Duane, I often deal with non-runner organizers. Most are non-profits. Before I required signed agreements, my average payday was nearly two months after sending a bill. That is now down to less than 2 weeks.
