Client is offering investment in company instead of payment? Is this normal
I have a client that is building a new app, I am writing his content strategy and helping him with his digital marketing plan.. all fair standard stuff.
He has asked for quite a bit of work and always talks about the 'arrangements' his has with some of his contractors.
I have provided a quote ahead of starting anything, which he accepts and then I start the work.
Today he asked if I would consider taking part payment of the project in the form of interest in the company, a percentage of it is what he mentioned.
Now, I am fairly new to this game, but my gut instinct was no. I am not a fan of blurring the lines with client relationships and I also have no idea how successful his business will be so why would I accept interest in the company rather than cold hard cash.
Is this a common offer? I personally haven't come across it.
Would you be interested in this sort of thing?
I worry that when we speak next and I tell him no that he won't be keen to pay for the project and move onto someone else (which is fine)... just interested in your thoughts as I found this a bit of a weird suggestion.
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