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				<title><![CDATA[Anthony--
Yes, I think  you sh]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Anthony--
Yes, I think  you should collect deposits.  But let me add this, which is a mistake lots of merchants make.  Deposits need to be made in CASH.  If your business accepts credit cards, a credit card is NOT a means of accepting advanc]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hello.
As a freelancer, you're ]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Hello.
As a freelancer, you're on your own. You have to look after yourself. If you do have worries getting full payment (I assume this is a small business you're dealing with?), it's absolutely reasonable to ask for a deposit.
There are]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Big businesses can be just as ha]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Big businesses can be just as hard to collect from as small companies because.  Here is one example.  A multi-million dollar company contracted for thousands of dollar]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Since you have certain expenses ]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Since you have certain expenses in developing a project, you should not be shy about asking for a percentage of the fee up front.  Take the magazine publishing industry for instance.  Some writers are now asking for a k]]></description>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hi should i ask for a small depo]]></title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Hi should i ask for a small deposit before I begin a project. I am a freelance graphic designer and I am concerned about getting my full payment ?

http://www.creativeshake.com/anthonylunghisgraphicdesignstudio]]></description>
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