To refuse business to a close friend due to her financial issues

[pavlovapippa]

So as a few of you may know from around this forum, I run a successful business specialising in events and parties and my friend recently contacted me about wanting a Frozen themed birthday party for her daughter at the end of the month but she asked if there was any way I could cut costs as she is struggling financially. I said yes, that I can perform as Princess Anna (I have a background in dance and theatre) so that she wouldn't have to pay for another one of my employees' wage. All good.

However today she has messaged me asking if I can do the party for her daughter, but receive payment AFTER the party has happened as she is unable to pay me before. Now this is completely against my company policy and will set me back a bit. What should I do? My gut instinct is to refuse to do this and say "you can pay me or walk out the door". This is my business and livelihood after all and we all have to make a living.

AIBU?

Be honest op, she's only asked you to do this so she can try and pull your boyfriend whilst you belt out Ledditgoowww.

Oh give over OP. This is getting boring now.

Kerry Katona

happygolucky, yes, OP's 'first' ever thread on MN a few days ago was was preposterous. And possibly involved sock puppeting in support of self. Was fun. OP can take it.

Is Peter Andre your boyfriend then???"

Would really appreciate if all this rumour mongering that goes on about me would stop.

So the OP has only been posting for a few days and yet expects that a few of us may know that she runs a "successful business"?! Do you have any idea how many thousand members Mumsnet has OP?

Geez did everyone get out of the wrong side of the bed this morning?

No need for half of the shitty comments on here

HappyGoLuckyGirl I think the OP has opened herself up to some jokey comments by describing her business as 'premier' and talking about her celebrity clients. As a leader of a quality business, perhaps she should make her own decisions, with her team, and not ask Mumsnet posters for advice? I'm winding down with a gin, so what do I know No real harm.

Isn't it weird Pipppa, the rumour mongering that is, no one spreads rumours about me. Why do you think people talk about you? Is it something you said do you think?

happy the op's first thread was complaining about the 'unemployed school mums' being jealous and bitchy (written in a very snooty way). The next was about a friend colleague employee insulting her choice of husband partner... by saying he was very attractive. Add in the 'celebrity' pals and clients and every other post sounding like an advert for her company (which she has slowly revealed over time) and the sock puppetry it's been very strange, to say the least.

Fuck me, this thread is juicier than Hello magazine.

OP, which is the best shag: Kerry Katona or Peter Andre?

not you again!

Me? I'm just trying to find out whether Mr Andre is a feathery stroker or a hot pumper!

Oh! FMG! I'd forgotten the fun this could be don't turn on me please when I say something stupid I love you all

I'm thinking it's natasha from atomic kitten tbh

I've just googled Natasha and her last two tweets had the hashtag JuicyOasis on them. WHAT IS GOING ON?!

Feathery stroker!!

I read that book! Wasn't the hero bow legged in it? And it was supposed to be hot but I was a bit

My money's on Imogen Thomas!

Going out now to buy Heat Magazine in the three pack walk the dog

My money's on Imogen Thomas!

leelu66 What book? WHAT BOOK?

You should tell her that you must pay the other girl before the event, so unless she coughs up, the other actress won't turn up to the party.

I offer 'mates rates' but as you have already offered yourself as Princess Anna

Does anyone else think this sounds a bit pimpy?

Sorry I totally misread your post, I thought there were two of you performing and you were doing it for free. Sorry about that.