Chasing people for payments can be difficult at the best of times and sending follow-up emails is often uncomfortable, but severely late settlements or not getting paid at all is a growing issue within the freelance industry.
Many freelancers have seen work dry up as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which makes getting outstanding bills settled a priority.
With over 10 years’ experience working as a freelance photographer, 15 years advising the self-employed and over six years campaigning for the rights of freelancers, Matt Dowling, Founder and CEO of The Freelancer Club, offers six ways to chase unpaid invoices during lockdown.