Hey guys, I need some advice.
I have a friend who needs me to do the Debbie Brown Frog cake for a wedding she is coordinating this weekend. We talked about when she needed it and all the details over 2 weeks ago.
Of course, she wanted a discount (she always does) and I only charged her 50.00 for the materials to do the cake. Well, needless to say, she still hasn't given me the money. She emailed me Monday saying that she needed to get me the money and I told her that I needed the money by Tues. or Wed. so I could go get the supplies. Well, I didn't hear from her so I emailed her yesterday when did she want to meet to give me the money; she never responded. 
In the meantime; I had someone call me with a last minute order for Friday and they will be giving me the money for their order tonight.
My question is, am I wrong for focusing on this other person and not doing anything with Frog cake until I get the supply money???
Nope, I wouldn't buy a single thing until I get the money from her. You have put forth the effort to contact her and try to make arrangements. There is nothing more you can do. If she doesn't get the money to you, then that's her problem, not yours. I know she is a friend, but you can't let her take advantage of you. Unfortunately, it is those closest to us that usually do that.
Don't sweat it sweetie. I had a friend last Fall ask me to do the cookie favors (several dozen of them) for a baby shower in February. I told her I would but I needed to talk to her before the event. Well she waits until one week before the event -- I told her minimum 6-8 weeks because hers was a huge order and it's not the only one I have. The result -- I couldn't accomodate her on such short notice and I told her that. I also told her "next time please give me ample time." Some people are just plain inconsiderate, no matter what their other qualities may be. 
Yep. She understood because it wasn't like I sprang the news on her at the last minute, I told her last Fall I needed the deal wrapped up. She understood. 
Good grief what kind of friends do you all have around here? haha.... seriously though, that's why I much prefer keeping my business with strangers.
Business with stangers are a million times easier than families and friends, hate doing cakes for friens and fam, at least mine expect the cake to be a gift or almost a gift all the time.
I thought it was just me, I prefer doing orders for strangers compared to friends or family.
I just had an old acquaintance ring asking for a cake during the time when I am fully booked. She gave me such a guilt trip, I was horrified.
I mean her lack of notice does not constitute my emergency! 
I always find that friends want extra touches or give way less notice than anyone else. I always think that they might be learning, then along comes another one!
you are not wrong....she is trying to run a business just like you....the fact that you are totally giving her a discount, you would think she would get that to you quickly!!!!! you are so not wrong...perhaps you should call her and tell her that you have some business coming in and if she doesn't get back to you soon....you will be unable to do her cake!!!!
Here are a few things I've learned about this subject:
First, a good friend/family member will be supportive of your business and want to help you grow your business into a success. This means that they will expect and WANT to pay you for your work.
Second, if you don't treat yourself like a business, then no one else will either. Establish a policy right away regarding doing business with friends & family, make it known to them and stick to it! This will make it much better for both sides. It's always easier to make a fair deal when you have an existing policy in place ready to pull into your negotiations ... it's when we don't have policies in place that we tend to undercut ourselves.
Good luck!
My policy is to offer family 20% off my normal retail prices. Whenever I make up a brochure and e-mail it out, I remind them they get 20% off.
Thanks guys for all your responses!! She called and cancelled because she let me know that she couldn't get the money to me when I needed it!! She was very nice about it and everything is fine!! It's a little stress off of me because I have a large order due tomorrow!!
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