Hi Reader, When would you like to be paid for work? Probably as soon as possible, right? If I can, I'd want to be paid upfront before I start work. And in full. Unfortunately, I don't always get my way. Some clients, like big organisations and government agencies, have established finance processes that involve: Minimum 30-day payment terms (or longer 🫠), and/or Accepting invoices only after the work is completed If I want to work with them, I have to follow their playbook. This is usually...