Getting paid as an affiliate is not always easy. Many programs pay promptly through payment methods we use - affiliates love that. It is a cornerstone of a solid relationship. But it is not always that simple. There are frequently payment quotas, and it might take a while to reach the quota. And sometimes available payment methods change, and it might take a while to adapt to the available choices. And then there are cases where issues arise ranging anywhere from a payment method needing to be updated of confirmed before payment is made to delays that fall outside the agreed payment terms. And then there are cases where affiliates are not even sure whether they have been paid or not. Perhaps a payment through moneybookers where you are not actually sure who has made the payment, and where it might take a long time to figure it out. All things considered, managing receivables as an affiliate is not necessarily that easy a task.
So for this week's poll I thought I would ask affiliates about their overall view of their management of receivables. Do you think you have it more under control than a year ago, is it about the same, or has it gotten worse. Share your view of the challenges. Share your view of how you've evolved the way you handle receivables based on what you have learned over time.
Michael