SIKSUKR, there is a difference in the type of projects we do. I can understand that a bigger project like yours would require a much bigger company with more capitol to do. Where they might be able to swing it, as a smaller company might need a little help to get the project off the ground.
I have a client right now that I am in the process of building something for, and yes I did ask for a deposit. Although he signed a contract and faxed it back and dropped a check in the mail for 1/2 of the project. I have not recieved it as of yet, but his material is already on site and the site work is 80% complete already. He is a regular customer of mine so I had no fear of starting the job and not getting paid to do it. But I did need to cover my material cost out of pocket so the 1/2 down will really help. And he can feel good about it when he shows up at his house this weekend and sees the amount of work already done. But that is just how I chose to operate.
My whole thing with running my buisness is treat people how I would want to be treated. I think if more companys looked at it that way it would be so much eaiser to do buisness and there would not have to be discussions like this one.
Shania, Sorry for hijacking your thread.
If anyone would like to contine with this topic lets start a new thread..ok?
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