Non payer

[skatingsparks]

Hi all

Only asking here as we are in the same industry.

Short version - Client for 14 years (massive company) bought in new systems which has made it very complicated to get Purchase orders so I can invoice works done. Some work outstanding for 12 months (some inbetween were paid as usual) but its got to a point where they owe to much and after sending a summary for outstanding payments for over 12 months we contacted dedt collectors who have also battled with the "large company" so have suggested we black list them.
The dedt collector has sent me a form to authoris ethem to do this.

Any other contractors been in this situation?
How did you handle/resolve it?
Is blacklisting the way to go?
How does thsi actually help me get paid?

Thanks

P.S. - numerous emails confirming all works complete and client satisfied. I have phoned/emailed/whatsapped more than enough times. Yes, its crippled my company.

[GCE]

I found debt collectors useless in general - If they dont get the money on the first or second letter it goes nowhere.

Get a good attorney to advise you.
Legal route can also take forever but if the Companies attorney thinks that you have merit they often advise to pay then run the risk of incurring extra costs .

[Blurock]

Cash is King!