I’ve finally started to get busy for the summer, working on a site for Christian Fitness Ministries out of Greenville, PA and one for The Chapel At Mercer, a church in (obviously) Mercer, PA. I’ve also had some interest from other individuals, so we’ll see how it all pans out. I’ll post more info and links as I make progress over the summer.

As the business evolves, I’m finding out more about what policies need to be put in place when dealing with people. You have to be careful who you trust… an example:

Over three months ago, I did a design project for an individual I thought I could trust. In fact, I felt that we had a decent business relationship history in the past, but none of it mattered. I completed the project, which he needed in a hurry, and sent it off.

All this time has passed, and after several invoices, phone calls, and emails, I am still unpaid. Thus, I have a PayPal payment option on my site now, and will be asking for deposits before proceeding with more intensive graphic design projects. I’ve always required down payments for web work, and didn’t think I’d have to for other things as much.

Anyway, as much as I know there are deadbeats who don’t pay their bills, there are still a lot of great people in the world that have a sense of moral responsibility and honesty. What can I say? Live and learn.