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What do you do the moment a client misses a payment deadline?

By anonymous

Wait a week before following up.	61.7%
Send a polite reminder on day one.	27.0%
Other (please comment).	10.6%
Freeze all active projects for them.	0.7%
Instantly charge a late interest fee.	0.0%