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Subject:Contract and payments From:Eric Westra <ewest -at- HOME -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 21 Jul 1999 21:58:58 -0700
Hi all,
I'm a technical writer getting into contract work and need some advice
regarding terms and payment.
How do you handle the deal? Do you get some money up front after
establishing an hourly rate? Is there a lump sum paid at the completion of
the project after equal payments? When you bill, do you usually bill NET 30
or shorter?
Any info and personal experiences you can share would be most appreciated.
Regards,
Eric Weston
westoncreative -at- home -dot- com
