Why is it necessary for a service provider to take advanced payment before starting a service order?

[Trush Jodie]

Some service providers and service businesses won't ever start working on your order till they get advanced payments. This include plumbers, painters and many artisans.

Why is it necessary that service providers always want to take advanced payments before they start a job?

 

[Augusta]

First, to enable them buy replacements for the things that needs to be fixed if any. Another is to get the customer committed so that they know you want them starting out immediately

 

[King Belieal]

For me, I take advanced payments so that I have what to use and mobilize for the service. And to make it easier for the customer to pay.

 

[Augusta]

Yes some gets this advance payment for mobilisation. You need to show commitment by giving them some money

 

[Kross]

Yes some gets this advance payment for mobilisation. You need to show commitment by giving them some money

It is true that these payments might just be for mobilization. Some jobs require that you mobilize others to join and do the job.

 

[Fidelia]

For my sewing business, I might need to buy buttons, linings et all. That's why you must pay a reasonable advanced payment before I start.

 

[eLdavis]

Taking advance payment shows that the person is serious about wanting your services, and it would also prevent you spending your money on a job they would later reject.

 

[Pearl]

When you get advanced payment, you are more motivated to do the work. Money gingers people that provide services.