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Ask for a deposit without it feeling awkward
You've been burned by cancellations and need money up front, but asking feels pushy. Get wording that makes a deposit sound normal and fair.
The problem
You've ordered materials or blocked the diary, then the customer cancelled. You know you need a deposit, but you worry asking will put people off.
The outcome
You've been burned by cancellations and need money up front, but asking feels pushy. Get wording that makes a deposit sound normal and fair.
The prompt · ChatGPT
Help me ask customers for a deposit in a way that feels normal. My business: [what you do] Deposit amount: [e.g. 25%, or a fixed amount] What it covers: [e.g. materials, securing the date]
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A short example
You've been burned by cancellations and need money up front, but asking feels pushy. Get wording that makes a deposit sound normal and fair.
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