Pay your bill on time

[Emma H]

I don't run a store I run a home daycare so items vs. good childcare are two totally different things...Some people are rude and immature even though they are grown adults with children. My issue with money is having to repeat myself that PAYMENT is due at a specific time nothing more then that, so I'm confused at to your comment about not doing home daycare because of that?

[Snowmom]

I'm right there with you!
For the most part, my current families are pretty good about payment. But there are the occasions where someone pays me late, which just so happened this week.

I sent the dcm home to get the check though!
Then I texted my husband about what a bada$$ I was!

It's tough and very uncomfortable. But after years of dealing with people, and giving them more than you should... you realize nobody would do the same for you.
It's unfortunate, but a side effect of the job.
It gets easier though!

[AmandaKDT]

I don't run a store I run a home daycare so items vs. good childcare are two totally different things...Some people are rude and immature even though they are grown adults with children. My issue with money is having to repeat myself that PAYMENT is due at a specific time nothing more then that, so I'm confused at to your comment about not doing home daycare because of that?

I think she meant being self employed and running your own business - doesn't matter what you are selling or service you are providing. Having to deal with money and having tough conversation with people about it is one of those things that goes along with being self employed.

[Suzie_Homemaker]

so I'm confused at to your comment about not doing home daycare because of that?

I not say don't do day care specific, I said that self employed small businesses have to address money issues and bad debtors. It you not me, who keeps saying you don't like dealing with money issues, it's embarrassing to ask etc, etc, but that is part of any small business.

It seems your clients are really bad. I think you said more than one was often late. That suggest that they are not concerned about your wrath if late paying which is likely because you shy away from this part of business.

Be firm, first time, every time and mean it and it will be less issue when clients believe you that it's not okay.

In 15+ years, I have one client who paid late once, second time, they were gone. Terminated.

You are an enabler I think, not on purpose but because you embarrassed and insulted by late payers you likely not address in ways other providers would. This is what I mean when I say it part of small business.

It don't matter if you are store owner or day care owner. It's is all money at end of day and needs handling.