Tradesman wants paying on the same day

Barny1979

hollydays wrote: »

You think all cash transactions equate to illicit payment?

Not all, but a decent amount

foxtrotoscar_2

George_Michael wrote: »

Probably not, but how about answering the question asked by holly days rather than evading if by asking another question.

Even if someone wants cash to avoid them paying tax, that's of no concern to the person paying.
Businesses are legally allowed to pick and choose whichever payment methods they prefer and if someone wants to run a cash only business, that's up to them.

Who???????

George_Michael

foxtrotoscar wrote: »

Who???????

Irrespective of the typo, I think it's pretty clear whom I was referring to, especially as the poster concerned thanked me for the post.

kittennose

SHAFT wrote: »

And another who thinks small businesses should provide a free line of credit.

I run 4 small business.

That's how it works. Give your customers some grace to pay. Works for me which is why they aren't on here upset someone is demanding they drive to the cash machine the second a service is rendered.

There's no rush.

Bermonia

kittennose wrote: »

I run 4 small business.

That's how it works. Give your customers some grace to pay. Works for me which is why they aren't on here upset someone is demanding they drive to the cash machine the second a service is rendered.

There's no rush.

How do you even consider this comparable... you say you ‘run 4 businesses’, however most tradesmen live from job to job.

kevinmcm19

my dads a electrician if its a small job like changing a lights or sockets always gets paid on the day if hes subcontracting to another contractor or an full rewire of a house then 14 day payment terms

[Deleted User]

kittennose wrote: »

I run 4 small business.

That's how it works. Give your customers some grace to pay. Works for me which is why they aren't on here upset someone is demanding they drive to the cash machine the second a service is rendered.

There's no rush.

You have 4 paper rounds? How do you find time for school?

Jumblebumble

kittennose wrote: »

I think it's unprofessional to charge for services the second they are delivered unless it's a small cash in hand job; 7-14 or 30 days is standard in business services.

But, he sets the payment terms, not you. So if you weren't savvy enough to agree payment terms upfront, pay him his dues.

This is only because big businesses have the clout to be able to expect their customers to be a bank and grant them credit
A really good tradesman choses his/her customers
I always love telling late payers
I can spend my time chasing your for money or I can spend my time giving you first class service but I will not do both and you choose which it is to be.
The jackass who took your view had a weekday only support contract and called on a Saturday found out why it was not such a good idea.
Any of my prompt payers who do not treat me like a bank would have been looked after.
Any small business who subcontracts to us gets paid on the same day as they invoice.