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jmort253
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Some time there areI've had clients you haveI've worked with and you arewho I'm pretty sure they are not going to cheat by skipping paying. Also another case

Two options in cases of doubt is to put money up front in escrow, which also nearly eliminateeliminates non-payment risk.

Are there any good reason in such cases toHow will I know whether I should stick with principle of asking for partial payment upfront, when working with existing clients, or simply getting paid at the end?

Some time there are clients you have worked with and you are pretty sure they are not going to cheat. Also another case is escrow which also nearly eliminate non-payment risk.

Are there any good reason in such cases to stick with principle of asking for upfront?

I've had clients I've worked with who I'm pretty sure are not going to cheat by skipping paying.

Two options in cases of doubt is to put money up front in escrow, which nearly eliminates non-payment risk.

How will I know whether I should stick with principle of asking for partial payment upfront, when working with existing clients, or simply getting paid at the end?

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Should I ask client for a upfront with whom I have worked earlier?

Some time there are clients you have worked with and you are pretty sure they are not going to cheat. Also another case is escrow which also nearly eliminate non-payment risk.

Are there any good reason in such cases to stick with principle of asking for upfront?