Should small service providers impose a booking fee for clients that contact them?

[King Belieal]

When we talk about service providers, they include professionals and artisans that people contact to come do a particular job for them. Should a small service provider impose a booking fee before they sit down and make negotiations with a client?

 

[eLdavis]

Setting a booking fee can definitely help cover other cost, and reduce the issue of no show but it can also have a negative effect, as most of them might not be willing to pay. At the end of the day, it depends on your clients.

 

[Min George]

If you have a really high value, they would always pay a booking fee. I know many people that charge a booking fee for their professional services and people rush to pay.

 

[Augusta]

Yes, a business can charge you to schedule or cancel an appointment. But the law limits these fees. Prevent these policies from catching you by surprise.