Getting the money to them.
WHAT TO AGREE
The amount The schedule The method Who bears any transfer costs
THE SCHEDULE
Fixed and reliable.
Monthly, or on delivery for task-based work.
WHY RELIABILITY MATTERS MOST
People arrange their lives around expected payment.
Late payment, even once, damages the relationship substantially.
FOR LOCAL WORKERS
Bank transfer, on a fixed date.
FOR WORKERS ELSEWHERE
Establish the method and cost before agreeing a rate.
International transfer costs and exchange rates can be significant.
WHAT TO CLARIFY
Whether the rate is before or after transfer costs.
WHAT TO PROVIDE
A record of each payment.
FOR CONTRACTORS
They invoice you, or you issue a payment advice.
Keep the records.
WHAT TO TAKE ADVICE ON
Any deductions or obligations that apply.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Pay late without telling them Change the arrangement without discussion
