Sure, you know who you are and where to find you – but do your clients?

As you  build your website and draft your contract template, keep in mind that your contact information really does need to be visible so clients will know to whom to write the check and where to send it.

If you are working from home and do not feel comfortable posting your home address on the web, or if there is any way someone might be confused as to whose name goes on the check, please be sure that your contract and invoices clearly state this information.

This is especially important if your business name is Shoe Shop, your given name is Sally Shoe and your website is Shopforshoes.com. If you do not have a “doing business as” profile at your bank, they will not let you desposit checks made out to your company name or website, which forces you to ask your clients to resend their payment.

This sucks and should be avoided.