[Wolves] Business Start Up (Was Proposed Talks)

[David Goodwin]

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dick_turpin wrote:
> Claire wrote:
>> One final, final, final thing.. W.E.E.E. Its a pain! And remember, pride 
>> comes before a fall, theres no place for it.
>>   
> For those *Older Members* I now await the replies of "Oh, Pete was right
> then, you have to be cut throat like he is"
> Fancy some selling tips Adam :-)
> 
> *Customers are like teenagers*
> 1. They think they know everything.
> 2. They try it on.
> 3. They don't want to pay.
> 
> Not sure what type of venture your planning but take one piece of
> advice, *Don't give credit if you can help it* Make new customers pay by
> Credit Card or BACS if they come back a couple of times more then offer
> a limited 30 day account 14 would be better even 7 but ideally no credit
> at all if possible.


I'll second that; I nearly always make new customers pay 50% up front.
For subsequent jobs I'll relax to standard 30 days....


It is amazing the list of excuses you will get to explain why you've not
been paid. If in doubt, there are numerous credit collection agencies -
you appear to take around about 10% of the invoice amount. Threating
annoying customers with these works very well. You might want to ensure
your invoice makes it clear that the customer [late payer] is
responsible for any debt collection fees

David.
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David Goodwin

[ david at codepoets dot co dot uk ]
[ http://www.codepoets.co.uk       ]
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