I hate to vent here on TER about no show clients. So I won't. I will say that it's more than an inconvenience for me. Being a provider is a main source of income for me right now. I have bills like everyone else. Tuition, rent, car note, self maintenance so that I can be pretty and dolled up for you guys, etc....
It really pains my wallet when I reserve incall locations for guys that do not show up. Some guys even say "I'll be there in minutes", and they either do not show or they cancel from sudden "emergencies". This wouldn't be a problem if I did incalls where I live, but I can't due to nosy neighbors, I'm well known in my community, and I can't account for the amount of traffice coming into my quaint vintage three flat building. Also my place isn't in a very convenient location like the loop, o'hare, or oakbrook.

I try to be accomodating to others and I end up short changing myself. What can other providers or hobbyist suggest?

You could always request a deposit for situations like that.  Can't recall if you use PayPal or not, but it's easy to do so.
Best of luck!

Nyla, I have been trying to set something up with you for two weeks but you have not responded. Maybe you should answer the emails that you ignore. I am sure this would help you a great deal. Often it is the ones we ignore that can be the most help to us. Please do not take this the wrong way I am only trying to help. I would love to get together and I always keep scheduled appointments. If intrested get back to me ASAP.

Paypal - Getting advances with Paypal is good especailly if it is a booking that is in the distant future- BUT - beware, adult accounts can be frozen and your money will be held for 6 months!

I'm having problems with paypal right now. They downgraded my account to limited, and I will not be able to send or receive payments until they decide that everything is fine. I'm not sure what they're looking for but I don't have the same info on my paypal account as I have on my site, nor do I link my site to paypal, yet i'm still having issues with them.

They keep detailed records and will give out all your info if asked(if you know what I mean). Also, they have been known to contact clients asking what was bought if they suspect you have an adult account. And Willow is right, they indeed will freeze your account. In fact, they will also freeze NON-adult accounts for NO given reason!

Since we are discussing pet peeves... I have a small one.  Why have a link to email you on your website if it does not work?

Some of us serious clients really prefer that form of contact initially, and its frustrating to have the emails non-delivery status show up.

Just say phone only and take it off your site.

no shows frustrate you,  seeing a tantalizing ebony goddess and being unable to contact her frustrates me

lol...my e-mail link on my site is functioning. If the e-mails that you send bounce back to you, that means that I'm not reading my e-mails quick enough....

Sorry

Well maybe if you werent so damn beautiful a guy could get through to you know and again!

I'll keep trying.