A guide to all the different payment terms available to you.

It is unfortunately all too common for a contractor to produce a detailed quote for the work they will do for the client that contains pages fo description regarding the scope of works.

Stop Waiting for Payment

Some compelling reasons why you need to act now

Getting your money starts with the right thoughts and attitudes

This is perhaps the most important article I have written because it points out what needs to be in place in your own mind before you try to get your money back.

Payment Withholding Request

Payment Withholding Request – NSW SOP Act 2010 Amendment

Statutory Declaration

Statutory Declaration - NSW SOP Act 2010 Amendment

Getting Paid ...when no one else is

I have lost count of the number of times contractors call me saying that their client has gone into administration, and asking "So is that it? Have I lost my money?"

You need to Value it to get PAID for it

Few contractors understand the need for an easy-to-understand method of valuing their work. In a payment dispute, getting the client to accept that additional work means additional cost is only half the battle.

Payment Power: How site diaries make all the difference

A well documented religiously kept Site Diary is one of the best things you can do to protect the value of your work in a Payment dispute, yet it is one of the rarest things to find.

Dirty Deeds: Insulting payment offers and deeds of release

What to do when your bad payer wants out

“Non Payment Ahead”

Warning Signs that you’re not going to get paid

Milestone payments: Don’t fall for them!

Milestone payments are to avoided. Here’s why.