Re: pre-paid?
Personally I would never request a pre-payment; if I feel that a potential client may not be serious and become a no-show, I ask them for a reference. When they cannot give me one, I know my instincts were right and I avoid booking. My thing after many no-shows - it's not perfect but it helps. I also refuse to reschedule a past no-show as well. I think asking for part payment in advance is a bit tacky and not a good start to a date but I get it. To each is own they say!
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