Brendan
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Non-payment is one of the most stressful things a freelancer can deal with, and it happens more than people admit. Having a signed contract helps, but even with one in place, collecting money from a difficult client is not always straightforward. Some freelancers use platform escrow systems, others send formal payment demand letters, and some eventually write the money off and move on. What steps do you take to protect yourself before a project starts, and have you ever successfully recovered payment from a client who refused to pay?