Comment on Ask HN: As a freelancer, how do you ensure clients pay?Comments−jph13yWe use deliverables, milestones, a work breakdown structure (WBS), and statement of work (SOW) contract.These describe the scope, schedule, cost, payment agreement, refund policy, etc.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_breakdown_structurehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statement_of_workWhen we reach a milestone, we invoice the client for the amount we agreed to in the statement of work.
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We use deliverables, milestones, a work breakdown structure (WBS), and statement of work (SOW) contract.
These describe the scope, schedule, cost, payment agreement, refund policy, etc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_breakdown_structure
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statement_of_work
When we reach a milestone, we invoice the client for the amount we agreed to in the statement of work.