Let me paint a picture for you. You’ve scheduled a job, lined up your tools, and planned your day. Then bam! —the client cancels, the tenant's not home, or worse, you’re ghosted. Now you're standing there, out of pocket, out of patience, and possibly out of petrol. Sound familiar? That’s why I introduced deposits, and honestly, it’s been one of the best decisions for my business, my clients and my stress levels. If you’ve been hesitant about asking for one, let me share why you should—and how to get clients on board without sounding like a money-grabbing monster. 1. Protect Your Precious Time Time is money. Every no-show or last-minute cancellation doesn’t just cost you a slot - it costs you income. A deposit ensures that clients value your time as much as they value their own. Plus, it helps weed out the "Oh, I’ll just see if they’ll show up" crowd. Trust me, they exist. 2. Show 'Em You’re Serious Asking for a deposit screams professionalism. It shows you mean ...
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