[consulting] Lessons learned from consulting

[Roshan Shah]

Clients have been cribbing about Consulting companies in forums, etc. But
alas Drupal.org does not have a Client Alert section where Developer or Shop
can put details of non-paying client.  We had a classic case of a Travel
Industry client who did not pay $52K to a Thailand based company and then
owed us $104K. And we do have audio files and series of emails as evidence.

Best is take advance prior to starting work and deliver 100% of code only on
receiving 100% payment.

Roshan

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 8:31 PM, Sami Khan <sami at etopian.net> wrote:

> >> if you get to a point where you have to
> >> whip out a bulky contract and point at it, you might win the battle, but
> >> you've probably already lost the war.
> >
> >
> > Contracts are like fences.  But ultimately it is about the relationship
> > you
> > have with the other side.  That is why I think it is important to work
> > directly for people and not be a sub, you can't manage the expectations
> of
> > the end client.
> >
> > You are write though if it gets to the point of whipping out the contract
> > it
> > is over.
>
> Obviously, it's over... However, it may mean the difference between getting
> paid and not... I don't know about you, but I prefer to get paid for the
> work I did, especially if it's over... As do a lot of wives. ;)
>
> Regards,
> Sami
>
>
>
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