Re: Project over runs by 75% ... how do I charge 75% more..

Harsh? Maybe. Perfect business person? No way. But we have been known to play "high stakes" poker with delivery of masters vs delivery of checks. That's really the only leverage you have. That's what I mean about "paying attention to business". For example, adding a clause in your contract that states you own the copyright of the work UNTIL the invoice is paid in full. It's much more valuable to go after "Breach of copyright" in court than just "unpaid bills".

One more comment. It's often NOT the director that deals with business issues. If you can successfully separate the two (creative and business) and navigate both waters, then you will be fine. Ignoring one over the other is where the problems arise.

Mark wanted advice, I supplied it. The "harshness" was thrown in free of charge.,

mark

[Tim Baker] "Mark R. I'd say you are being a little harsh...unless you are one of those perfect business people in this crazy business of ours and has never run into this situation...you too missed the point that he brought it up early and tried to confront it...as long as he has documentation to prove it...he can most certainly go after the extra money...he did the work...it was out of scope and he is most certainly due the overruns.
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