P.S. Over the years I've only been burned once. I incorporated a company for an ex-boyfriend of a friend in another province. He paid the out of pocket expenses up front then disappeared with a horde of bill collectors on his heels so I was only out my time.

On another occasion I withheld corporate minute books until I received a certified cheque (almost $1000) and there was one that refused to pay I took to Small Claims Court. He met me on the courthouse steps with a cheque in full payment and I went straight to his bank and had it certified.

I'd certainly recommend doing your due diligence on a prospective client, researching and finding out as much as you can before you do the initial consult. If they're a publicly traded company you can check them out through the government websites as well (Sedar in Canada and I believe it's Edgar in the US).

Lynne

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