Posted by Sharon Odmann on May 15, 1998 at 09:48:50 :
In Reply to: Re: Catering Policies posted by Karen Upright on May 14, 1998 at 23:57:32 :
: : : They pay 21 days net.! : I have a friend who is a major player in catering in town - I do some pastries for her - she bills after the fact for parties. My guess is some people take eons to pay her. Not me! For this particular job I got a credit card number. I'll bring them the receipt to sign when I make the first delivery. : Karen Three weeks ago I did a business catering (my first), but didn't think about the payment terms. My invoice said Due on Receipt. They still haven't paid, and when I called their A/P dept the voicemail message said, "You may leave a message, but with cutbacks to staff it will take us a minimum of 5 working days to get back to you." Ouch! I won't do that again. I like the idea of the COD, but 40% discount? How would you price that so you aren't giving it away? Sharon
: : Karen,
: : After printing up menus for them I realised it would be crazy.
: : So I offered them a 40% discount , COD and I'll deliver and set up.
: : They said thats not our policy. It makes me wonder who their previous caterer was and how much they might be owed.
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