Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: harleyman on October 07, 2021, 10:23:08 pm
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So got fed up with a constantly late paying customer from the start so popped a note through explaining that payments need to be paid within the week wich is made clear on invoice got a reply saying last2 visits there as been a spiders Web on window I felt like saying what about all the other times you have not paid on time this is the last chance saloon . Next time your dumped.ive weeded out a few latley
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I must admit I'm too soft like to think very body is playing by the rules ....nope must get tougher
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So got fed up with a constantly late paying customer from the start so popped a note through explaining that payments need to be paid within the week wich is made clear on invoice got a reply saying last2 visits there as been a spiders Web on window I felt like saying what about all the other times you have not paid on time this is the last chance saloon . Next time your dumped.ive weeded out a few latley
Dear Latepaying Fool,
If there is an issue with the quality of the clean then that is a different issue to your persistent late payments. If you believe I have missed "a spider's web" on the window then please let me know in a timely manner and I will attend to investigate whether I have left it inadvertently or whether the spider has built the web since I have left your property.
Yours sincerely,
Harleyman
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She can't stand the fact she's been pulled up she said she as been trying to catch me, lying bint.... I've contact details on the invoice
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Doesn’t sound like a long term customer to me.
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So got fed up with a constantly late paying customer from the start so popped a note through explaining that payments need to be paid within the week wich is made clear on invoice got a reply saying last2 visits there as been a spiders Web on window I felt like saying what about all the other times you have not paid on time this is the last chance saloon . Next time your dumped.ive weeded out a few latley
Dear Latepaying Fool,
If there is an issue with the quality of the clean then that is a different issue to your persistent late payments. If you believe I have missed "a spider's web" on the window then please let me know in a timely manner and I will attend to investigate whether I have left it inadvertently or whether the spider has built the web since I have left your property.
Yours sincerely,
Harleyman
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I'd be tempted to contact customer and say....
" i'm afraid i can't achieve your own very high standards for window cleaning. Please have the outstanding clean on me and i'll remove you from my books"
F***em all
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Get the money first
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That would be a instant dump if it was me i wouldn't even bother telling them there off the round ;D
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Some good responses I'll have a ponder
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I mentioned on another post that I had had a cheque bounce.
I Whatsapped her with the situation. The message was delivered but she never opened it.
I found her on Friday evening and she reluctantly paid me with cash. She then cancelled her clean, her daughter's clean, and her father's clean.
I was my fault that her cheque bounced because I am never around to clean when she is at home 😂
This was the first drama I've had from this customer. Even so I was seriously considering dumping her as my gut felt the proverbial writing was on the wall, but she dumped me first! 😱
You have just got to love it.
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We all have late payers....some of my customers don't pay me for 2 or 3 months....its only a handful though and it's usually 2 or 3 cleans worth....most pay within 14 days of clean...
It has to be by cash,card or bank transfer as I don't accept cheques anymore....
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Yeah I have about 2 people by cheque these days I won’t except them anymore from a new job,you should be able to take a photo and put em in like now anyway it’s no hassle.
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I dropped a customer around 8 years ago as she owed me for 5 cleans totalling €60 (I know, I know!)
I was cleaning her neighbour's windows recently, and she approached me and asked me to start cleaning hers again. On reminding her of her outstanding debt, she paid me €20 on the spot, and promised to settle the remainder next time I am around. I agree to restart once she is paid up. I'm not holding my breath, but it's a start.
John
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Dear Cheeky Bast
It would appear that the spiders on your property are working 'even harder' than I am; by being able to rebuild their webs in such a short space of time, after i've cleaned. However, unlike the spiders, I would appreciate payment for my efforts, within a reasonable time frame.
Regards.