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Poll: Have you ever offered your client a discount for fast payment?
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neilmac
neilmac
Spain
Local time: 05:05
Spanish to English
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Only once or twice Sep 19, 2012

But mainly to try to shame/embarrass them into stumping up... and it worked.
 
Anna Villegas
Anna Villegas
Mexico
Local time: 21:05
English to Spanish
Yes, sometimes... Sep 19, 2012

...to no avail.
 
Anne Bohy
Anne Bohy  Identity Verified
France
Local time: 05:05
English to French
Fast payment does not mean on-time payment Sep 19, 2012

Once, after waiting for several payments from a translation agency for something like 9 months, I offered a 20% discount if paid within the week, 15% if paid within 1 month, 10% if paid within 2 months... and after 0%, collection agency..
And it worked (within a month for half the amount, within 3 months for the rest).

I consider this discount as my penalty for accepting additional jobs when I had invoices already overdue. Now, I've learned. With the help of a better managem... See more
Once, after waiting for several payments from a translation agency for something like 9 months, I offered a 20% discount if paid within the week, 15% if paid within 1 month, 10% if paid within 2 months... and after 0%, collection agency..
And it worked (within a month for half the amount, within 3 months for the rest).

I consider this discount as my penalty for accepting additional jobs when I had invoices already overdue. Now, I've learned. With the help of a better management software, I don't tolerate this any more. ▲ Collapse
 
Mario Chavez (X)
Mario Chavez (X)  Identity Verified
Local time: 23:05
English to Spanish
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Remember the freelance vs. independent translator talk? Sep 19, 2012

I don't offer discounts, period. Does my doctor offered me a discount because I only took 15 minutes of her time yet she charged me $300? No.

Professionals don't offer discounts, in my book. I offer my clientele valuable intangibles instead.
 
Triston Goodwin
Triston Goodwin  Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 21:05
Spanish to English
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5/10 net 30 Sep 26, 2012

It is a common practice here in the US for some companies to offer discounts (you mainly only see it in business to business sales). I do offer a 5% discount if my invoice is paid within 10 day and I add a 5% late charge if not paid after 30. I have some clients that take advantage of it and others that don't. I have also won projects/clients by offering the discount.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
 
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