Most typical phrasing
“Can you start now and we'll handle payment later?”
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Typical client message
“Can you start now and we'll handle payment later?”
Situation snapshot
The client wants work to begin before the payment or deposit step is complete. You need to protect kickoff terms without killing momentum.
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Most typical phrasing
“Can you start now and we'll handle payment later?”
Recommended approach
Reply generator
Draft a reply when a client asks you to start work before payment. Keep the tone calm, hold the deposit boundary, and show the next step to begin properly.
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Client asks for extra work outside the agreed scope
The work is already in motion, and the client wants something extra without clearly reopening budget or scope. You need to protect the boundary without sounding difficult.
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