  PLS READ: Bringing on new clients and due diligence - save
yourself heartache!!!  (8 Posts) jewelinthecrown Tue 13-Nov-12
08:57:35  I cannot stress this enough! Do your due diligence on
any company you take on as a client.  Check they are solvent -
get more than one reference esp when a lot of money is involved.
Do not feel scared to ask. Anyone honest will completely
understand why you need to do checks. It is only the dodgy
people who would kick up a fuss.  You will save a lot of
heartache. I am single with a 3 year old daughter and face
losing my home because a client will not pay me the money they
owe me for commission and have no intention of ever paying me.
They have breached their contract with me on so many levels.  If
you have no money to get a lawyer, you can't enforce your
agreement.  I continue to fight on but believe me, its a
nightmare.  p.s. there are lots of solicitors out there who will
help you with legal agreements and pay later. Make sure you get
a lawyer's view on whatever agreement you