Freelancers: How Do You Handle Clients Who Delay Payment?

One of the hardest parts of freelancing is chasing payment after completing a job. You may spend hours designing a flyer, editing a video, building a website or delivering another project, only for the client to keep postponing payment. Some clients are reliable, while others may take advantage once they have received the finished work. This can leave freelancers unpaid for time, skill and resources already invested. What payment arrangement has worked for you? Do you request a deposit, collect full payment before delivery, or keep final files and access until the balance is paid?

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