So I am guessing that this is a side thing and not your primary business. Because 7 months of non-payment would easily equate to $100k+ at reasonable rates. Missing that kind of income would be pretty obvious for a small team let alone 1 person.
Given that, my bet is the amount is relatively small and not worth litigating or really starting a war over. Don't post publicly on Facebook, Twitter etc, it does you no good but people/companies will see and remember it. Most usually not in the positive way.
Unless the amount is significant just write it off. I get when you need cash that this can be a hard thing to do, but it is the most likely outcome anyway, so put your efforts into finding a new source of funds.
However, that said, after you get it in your head that you aren't getting paid (changes you mindset), then try this. Send a personal email, voicemail and text saying something like: "hey look, I worked for 7 months for you and yea, I'm an idiot and didn't stay on top of my invoices, but man, I am hurting and could use the payment like we agreed." And say you are willing to take it in some smaller chunks instead of one lump sum if that helps his team out.
Your friend may have initially just screwed up too, and now be embarrassed that he got so far behind. He may have wanted to pay you, then realized the sum is larger now then he has free cash. But if you offer him a hand and a graceful way out, he may surprise you. At worst, he doesn't answer and you haven't lost anything more than a little time to write a note and make a call etc.
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So I am guessing that this is a side thing and not your primary business. Because 7 months of non-payment would easily equate to $100k+ at reasonable rates. Missing that kind of income would be pretty obvious for a small team let alone 1 person.
Given that, my bet is the amount is relatively small and not worth litigating or really starting a war over. Don't post publicly on Facebook, Twitter etc, it does you no good but people/companies will see and remember it. Most usually not in the positive way.
Unless the amount is significant just write it off. I get when you need cash that this can be a hard thing to do, but it is the most likely outcome anyway, so put your efforts into finding a new source of funds.
However, that said, after you get it in your head that you aren't getting paid (changes you mindset), then try this. Send a personal email, voicemail and text saying something like: "hey look, I worked for 7 months for you and yea, I'm an idiot and didn't stay on top of my invoices, but man, I am hurting and could use the payment like we agreed." And say you are willing to take it in some smaller chunks instead of one lump sum if that helps his team out.
Your friend may have initially just screwed up too, and now be embarrassed that he got so far behind. He may have wanted to pay you, then realized the sum is larger now then he has free cash. But if you offer him a hand and a graceful way out, he may surprise you. At worst, he doesn't answer and you haven't lost anything more than a little time to write a note and make a call etc.