bigkidbiggertoys
Sr Member
I’m a local tradesman and how I have done business the last 20 years is by taking 50% up front which secures materials and the balance due upon completion of the job.
Similarly , when I used to take commissions on some props or leatherwork I would take a deposit and the balance was due when it was ready to ship.
I understand life gets in the way sometimes but ( I juggled growing my new business, renovating my home and having a newborn) but I always kept myself accountable to my customers and would regularly send progress pictures as that kept me motivated. Sometimes it was a real drag and when I was just too busy I just stopped taking orders rather than extending lead times. It was after all my hobby and just a side gig.
Similarly , when I used to take commissions on some props or leatherwork I would take a deposit and the balance was due when it was ready to ship.
I understand life gets in the way sometimes but ( I juggled growing my new business, renovating my home and having a newborn) but I always kept myself accountable to my customers and would regularly send progress pictures as that kept me motivated. Sometimes it was a real drag and when I was just too busy I just stopped taking orders rather than extending lead times. It was after all my hobby and just a side gig.