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Written by Richard Weisgrau
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Tuesday, 05 June 2007 |
 To provide some background let me mention that for 15 years of my
professional life as a photographer I was a member and volunteer in the
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) and then for 15 more
years I served as executive director of ASMP, serving as an advocate
for photographers’ interests. Today, I am no longer an advocate for any
cause. I am just a photographer/writer and copyright owner who has
interests to protect. It is my self-interest that has given rise to my
thoughts about Orphan Works. Being free from institutional policies
that once guided my advocacy efforts, I offer my thoughts based upon my
own experience and knowledge. I am not campaigning for my views. I only
seek to provide my thoughts to those who are willing to read them.
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Written by Richard Weisgrau
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Saturday, 26 May 2007 |
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Originally published as Chapter 13, in the book titled The Real Business of Photography , Allworth Press, NY ISBN 158115-350-3 Protecting Yourself
You can protect yourself in several ways when you are concerned about
the creditworthiness of your prospect. Providing an estimate that
contains one or more of several conditions is the key. Here are
examples of language that can help you weed out bad payers and/or make
your likelihood of being paid higher. I do not recommend using these
conditional terms when you have faith in your prospect’s ability to
pay. They can raise red flags in your prospect’s mind.
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Written by Richard Weisgrau
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Saturday, 19 May 2007 |
Originally published as Chapter 13, in the book titled The Real Business of Photography , Allworth Press, NY ISBN 158115-350-3
Checking Credit
A great way to avoid deadbeats is to check a prospect’s credit. I have been surprised at the number of photographers who will complete an assignment for a prospect for whom they have never worked before, is in a different part of the country, or they know practically nothing without checking the credit worthiness of the prospect. There are five ways to check credit. One of them costs money. The others only take a little bit of your time.
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Written by Richard Weisgrau
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Saturday, 12 May 2007 |
Originally published as Chapter 13, in the book titled The Real Business of Photography , Allworth Press, NY ISBN 158115-350-3
Call the Debtor
The telephone call is made to your client’s accounts payable
department. Don’t hassle the art director or editor with a call unless
you think he or she can really get you some action. When you call have
all the information about the job and copies of both invoices and any
purchase orders or other paperwork. This is an important call. You are
going to be very friendly, but you are going to push for action. Once
you have the person on the phone you might say something like this.
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Written by Richard Weisgrau
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Saturday, 05 May 2007 |
Originally published as Chapter 13, in the book titled The Real Business of Photography , Allworth Press, NY ISBN 158115-350-3
Collection System
The likelihood of being paid is enhanced by good systems. You have read
about the types of problems that cause tardy payment and how to remedy
them. Above, you have a simple policy to follow in deciding when to
begin collection action. Now you need to begin the process. Collecting
money can be quite aggravating to both the late payer and the collector.
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