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Suppose a fixed price contact has been agreed with a client, should the client be expected to pay a deposit up front before any work is carried out? And the balance paid out at completion?

There you go, nice simple question(s) to some of you guys!smile

Peter

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I offer all of my services at fixed price, and have done since I started. I never have, and don't foresee in the near future expecting someone to pay a deposit.

Personally I don't see the need. It's really no different from offering hourly and asking for 2 hours up front.

Both of my sons are in childcare though, and they asked for a deposit upfront. My point is really that the service provider decides whether to have a deposit (whether fixed fee or not) and the buyer decides whether they want to pay upfront or find someone else.

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Thanks for your prompt reply Kris.

Yes it does make sense that it is up to the service provider whether to receive a deposit or not.

Peter

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Hi Peter,
I too like Kris have always operated a fixed fee and i do not ask for a deposit as i am not sure if it would put some people off.

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I normally offer a fixed fee, so far no deposit, a while back I considered maybe a desposit to start, this was after having a slow payer, and I thought maybe by obtaining a deposit it be less likely they wouldn't pay.

But so far I have never asked for a deposit, I have it written in my terms and conditions that I could with hold any docs if they don't pay. Also if I have a client who I do bookkeeping for and a tax return, then I request payment up on completion of the bookkeeping before going ahead with any further work.

I don't think there is really a need for a deposit, probably best to have them pay per work that is completed. Also I have a monthly customer who pays per monthly installments.

I always quote fixed prices and feel it is good for both myself and the client's, you both know where you stand and there are no surprises with unexpected bills etc



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Thanks for your views Lorraine.

It sounds good practice to me.

Peter

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thats ok! always happy to help if I can. I'm still fairly new to working in my own practice, even though I have been doing bookkeeping for a few years now, in full time employment, it's not till you go it alone, that is when you are in the big wide world, thank heavens for forum like this!

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