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Requiring a down payment or deposit for a performance ensures that clients treat you with professionalism and guarantees payment before the gig. Sometimes, you may need to change the deposit amount for various reasons. This guide will show you how to adjust the required deposit on a gig in BookLive.
Benefits: #
- Ensures professionalism and commitment from clients.
- Guarantees partial payment before the gig.
- Flexibility to adjust deposit amounts based on your needs.
Prerequisites: #
Before you start, ensure you have the following:
- A BookLive account.
- Your act set up on BookLive.
- A gig already added to the calendar.
Step-by-Step Guide: #
1. Log into Your BookLive Dashboard #
- Open your web browser and go to BookLive Login.
- Enter your email and password.
- Click the “Log In” button to access your dashboard.
2. Navigate to the Performance #
- Locate the gig for which you want to change the required deposit. For this example, we’ll use a fake gig with a total amount of $765.
- Open the performance dashboard for the selected gig.
- Go to the “Invoices” tab.
3. Change the Required Deposit #
- On the “Invoices” page, locate the current deposit requirement. For example, if it’s set to 50%, it will show half of the total amount.
- Click the pencil icon next to the deposit amount to open the performance settings.
- In the performance settings, you can choose the type of deposit:
- Percentage: The deposit is a percentage of the total amount.
- Fixed Dollar Amount: The deposit is a specific dollar amount.
- Change the deposit type to “Fixed Dollar Amount” by selecting the corresponding option.
- Enter the desired deposit amount (e.g., $200).
- Click “Update Settings” to save the changes.
- A message will appear confirming “Settings updated successfully.”
4. Verify the Updated Deposit #
- Return to the “Invoices” tab to see the updated required deposit amount.
- To view the invoice as a client, click “View Invoice” under “Invoice Actions.”
- The deposit payment on the invoice should now be listed as $200.
Conclusion: #
You’ve successfully changed the required deposit on a gig in BookLive. This ensures that the deposit amount aligns with your requirements and provides flexibility in handling different client needs.
