. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1919. The American Florist. 1161. LILIES FOR CHRISTMAS. Cold Storage 9-10 Giganteum Bulbs at Floraoroft Gardens, Moorestown, N. J. Bench of 3,000 Potted Two in a Six-Inch Pot September 15. Photograph Taken December 15, 1918. The man careless in business is rare- ly successful. Such declarations as, "I do not care what my rating is; peo- ple do not have to sell to me If they do not want to. I can get everything I want," Is far too common. Wlien credit men ask for a statement, they are given scant consider
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1919. The American Florist. 1161. LILIES FOR CHRISTMAS. Cold Storage 9-10 Giganteum Bulbs at Floraoroft Gardens, Moorestown, N. J. Bench of 3,000 Potted Two in a Six-Inch Pot September 15. Photograph Taken December 15, 1918. The man careless in business is rare- ly successful. Such declarations as, "I do not care what my rating is; peo- ple do not have to sell to me If they do not want to. I can get everything I want," Is far too common. Wlien credit men ask for a statement, they are given scant consideration, and lit- tle, if any, satisfactory information. This position and state of mind is dangerous; it is not business-like, and eventually leads to disaster. All resources, such as charged ac- counts, should be collected as quickly as possible. Business practice is rap- idly shortening the time of payment, being in many cases, such as public utilities of all kinds, food products, etc., down to a spot cash basis. Bills should be sent out religiously the first of every month. In cases of charges to customers not having regular ac- counts, bills should immediately fol- low purchases. Accounts over two months old should be followed up week by week. The goods were satisfactory and should be paid for promptly. With this money in bank, instead of on the books, the two, three and sometimes larger percentage in discounts to be deducted each month from bills prompt- ly paid, will soon become a welcome source of revenue, which, in addition to good credit, insuring g:reater power and lower prices in buying, will be found of inestimable advantage. Some men carry on their business for years with nearly all payments, large or small, made on account. Their condition Is not bad, but they get into this careless way and do not seem to realize the benefits of the receipt in full. Why not collect up closer, get the resources together, and clear up. If not all, one bill at a time, and then watch o
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