I didn't think of requiring a deposit from an established corporation, and one that I have done business with regularly. I, of course, have done deposits for private parties. This is the first year that I have done contracts. I really didn't have it together professionally before that. This is the first time for me that someone has outright cancelled a signed contract. I've had people tell me that I needed to reschedule, and I don't want to be a jerk, and I usually oblige them.

Anyway, in my case, if I were to take this matter to small claims, I would lose at least $2000 a year of work (for years probably) in order to recover $550. Not smart.

Beakybird