"a mechanics lean on the back"
Sounds like a great idea, only problem is in some states you need to give notice to lean in advance to the actual filing, and in my state like many once you install any material in a home, you can not remove it without a court order.
The best way is the way 99% of the services operate, COD no exceptions.
If your in the service business, you need the tools, accept charge cards, and debit cards.
Everytime Sears comes out to do service, they put the service charge on the card in advance of their visit, then add to it if any additional work has to be done.
The water soft man is a one man shop, he expests to be paid COD, and has all the tools to accept cresit or debit.
Another good point of using the cards and billling in advance, is you know if the customer qualifies or not!
Most electricians are great at the electrical work, but fail when it comes to operating like a business, any of us can do it, fix the collections, and get back to the work you know well.
It is not new forms you need, it's getting rid of the fear of asking to be paid, for what you earned.
Not everyone can operate a business, they would fair much better working for wages, for someone.
Last edited by LK; 02/09/08 08:14 PM.
