How to protect yourself when freelancing

[Walter Parrish]

Hi everyone,
I'm sure more members here doing outsource, what are your experience when you are freelancing outside protected networks like elance or fiverr, how to you protect your work?
Will you request to get paid before you deliver the final product?
The last revision of your work may be near perfect - how do you make sure a client doesn't walk away with that?
Love to hear your shares!
Thanks

 

[koolphoto]

When I used to do web design, I always asked for 50% upfront and 50% on completion. I would not work with a client if they refused.

 

[alexjordon27]

alexjordon27

Yes this is the best way to protect ourself.