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#1 (permalink)   10-01-2008 eVA2008 New Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 16 Billing a client overseas I decided to also offer my services to small import/export businesses in the US and Latin America. What would be the best way to go when billing a customer in another country for your services? I'm afraid they might not pay after the service is done. Can you tell me about your experiences with working with international customers? Thanks!

#2 (permalink)   10-01-2008 AwesomeAssistant Junior Member Company name: Awesome Assistant My latest Twitter: Join me on this call for virtual assistants - Defi...   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Roseville, California Posts: 428 Re: Billing a client overseas I don't have that type of experience. But all my clients either make a deposit or pre-pay, which would solve that problem, no matter where they are. __________________ Sue L Canfield AwesomeAssistant.info My Blog

#3 (permalink)   10-01-2008 Modern Marketing Support Resident Member Company name: Modern Marketing Support My latest Twitter: Why Web Users Don?t Click on Banner Ads [Infograph...   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,249 Re: Billing a client overseas I have several overseas clients. Dealing with them is no different than someone in your same country. I have all of my clients sign a contract and pre-pay upfront via PayPal. If they seem reticent because they have never worked with a VA before then I will sometimes ask them to pre-pay a deposit for 5 hours and then once they are confident I am reliable and capable they have no trouble paying the rest. __________________ Shari Sultana Online Business Manager (marketing for retail ecommerce)

#4 (permalink)   12-11-2008 edsupport Contributing Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 51 Re: Billing a client overseas I agree with Shari. Check out the SBA office in your area. There is usually a person specializing in Import/Export businesses. They are very knowledgeable and are everywhere throughout the U.S. Also, check with SCORE. They have people who are experts on Import/Export laws and can guide you to not get scammed.

#5 (permalink)   12-12-2008 Vicky Active Member   Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 593 Re: Billing a client overseas I would treat them like any other client. When I first start with a new client, I get a deposit and a signed contract, if there is not problem with that then I start the project and bill them as normal afterwards. But I do agree with what the others have said, do research on the company you will be dealing with. __________________ Vicky www.c-vas.eu