Posted by Matham on 10/10/11 1:23pm
Msg #400056

Using tact or diplomacy or...

To hell with it?

Signing company owes me $300 for three signings, one dones in May, two in June. They specify that they pay 60 days out from submission of invoice. It is now 90 days out. I have called repeatedly and Accounting consistently says that they will try to get the invoice paid by "end of next week." But they don't and they still call me for assignments.

I'd like to say to them, sure, I will not take anymore until you start calling me, but this method lacks tact or diplomacy.

Some helpful advice on how to deal with these kinds of companies and ensure I get my money would be appreciated.

Reply by dutchcloser on 10/10/11 1:38pm
Msg #400059

I would say I have to respectfully decline at this time until all past due invoices are paid. Let them know nicely that you are not in a position to wait over 90 days to get paid at this time. If they can't respect that then you don't need them as a client. IMHO

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 10/10/11 1:48pm
Msg #400062

Would be interesting to know what rating the company you are referencing has in Signing Central. If they are $300 behind, chances are they are having a cash flow problem and you will be lucky to see that money at all.

As far as tact, I will refer that to other posters, as when I am owed money for an extended period of time, I have none.

Reply by Matham on 10/10/11 1:54pm
Msg #400065

It's a craptastic rating...

I've read on here before that people recommend contacting escrow. Does that help?

Reply by MW/VA on 10/10/11 1:56pm
Msg #400066

Only you can make the decision on what cos. you

work with. Signing Central helps us to know which are low-pay, slow-pay & no-pay. That being said, some notaries work with those who pay 60-90 days because it's money on the books. The standard may be 30 days, but that isn't always the case.
I have a couple of regular clients who's payment schedule often puts them at almost 60 days, but I'm always paid. There are others that I've dropped because of constant excuses about why payment isn't received.
Please either post the name of the co. here or make your comments in Signing Central. That's where it does the most good.

Reply by Notarysigner on 10/10/11 8:22pm
Msg #400103

the best advice....it will help others..

If it was me I'd post in s/c AND also here in extra large font!

Reply by MrEd_Ca on 10/10/11 7:09pm
Msg #400096

What is name of SS/company ...

... so we all can avoid them.