Can we finish this project?

[Jackimalyn]

So I created a logo for a company, and gave him 4 final ideas to choose from which I will make minor tweeks to the one he chooses. That was 4 weeks ago. He can't decide on a final logo. Everytime I call he says "Im not sure which one- give me a few more days to decide." Now, he's not using the logo, but I want my damn money and I want to "close" this job. I don't really know why Im posting, as I don't think there's really anything I can do, I guess its just another rant so thanks for listening.

[obesebee]

Give him the artwork for all four, along with an Invoice.

[Jackimalyn]

if he wants more than one, hell have to pay for more than one, the contract we signed said one. He wont pay more, i know it. arrrgh. (that was a grunt of frustration, not a pirate)

[obesebee]

I can empathise. I'm working on an indentity and website at the moment that the client wanted done as soon as humanly possible. Great, I thought, quick bucks. That was two months ago and I've only just sent the artwork for the stationery and haven't started the site. Arrrgh (that was a pirate grunt, with a hint of frustration)

[Jackimalyn]

Arrrgh (that was a pirate grunt, with a hint of frustration)
lol

yea this was supposed to be a "quick" one too. A logo. Simple enough, even with tough clients, but man!!

[strangejuice]

Did he say "I want it to have the wow factor!"
"Wild, yet conservative. Outlandish, yet simple. Colourful, bright and shiny with a matt finish."

Send him your bill and a phony debt collectors letter. Or get me to write you one, I do it as a part time job
;)

[Jackimalyn]

Did he say "I want it to have the wow factor!"

nope, he pulled the "I'll know it when I see it."

[strangejuice]

Oh crap!!!

Tell him in that case you will need to charge extra to cover the clairvoyant fees.

[Jackimalyn]

heh. silly clients

[strangejuice]

Those raskily little pesky rapscallions.

[logomantis]

Take it as a learning lesson and from now on make everyboby pay up front at least 50%. That way, on every job you never walk away empty handed. If they are not willing to pay 50% up front, then they are more likely not worth doing business with in the first place.

[Jackimalyn]

i did. they paid half. i want the other half.

[strangejuice]

Then start charging double