[GS Clark]

Hi,  We specialise in end of tenancy cleans etc working mainly with estate & letting agents. Our problem is payments. We have some invoices going back to the end of last year, the norm seems to be  roughly 3 months to pay. Likewise with landlords. We have threatened court action on one agent who promptly dropped us  & paid 6 wks later! How do you put some backbone into their brain cell difficult I know, they trot out the usual reason... in dispute with tenants or landlords. I know they are pig in the middle like us, but bills have to be paid.... any tips / actions (non violent!!)
Thanks  Simon

[Kev Martin]

It's  simple add 10% to your quote then put it in your T&C's settlement within 30 days full invoice or settlement before 30 days 10% discount

[Smudger]

Make your terms strictly payment on completion

As Martin posted, although we have never done it, Mrs smudges used to work for a specialist recruitment agency there fees were always + 25%  this would be returned if the client paid within 7 days.

However they had to pay the full amount before the 25% was returned. As some just missed the deadline 

Never be afraid to ask for your money, you've done the work, customer is happy, your contract is with the agent, it'matters not a jot that they are awaiting payment.


Darran

[GS Clark]

Cheers Guys thanks for your help
   Simon