One of the key elements of consulting is, of course, payment. Often times we get mired in the technical aspect of the work we’re performing for our client, and getting paid becomes an afterthought. Generally, our clients are more concerned with our work product and less concerned about paying us. They, too, are dealing with issues related to the project and often have difficulty finding time to manage project finances. Many aspects of the project process lead to a potential default in payment by the client. The goal of this paper is to provide the reader with an outline of those aspects, develop a better understanding of the process, discuss possible solutions, and ultimately help remedy the payment situation.