Hey, but it's interesting that many museums won't make payment for products
or services they buy until 30-60 days after delivery!

- John Moser
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roy Hemmat" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: small historical societies beware!


> Erica .. what you've described is an important lesson for any business ..
and one
> that most learn once they get burned .. receive required payments and/or
legals
> before delivering the product. - Some businesses types (wholesale supply
being an
> example) .. need to take more risk by providing before payment is received
. but
> successful businesses are those that learn what clients to steer clear
of. - And the
> grapevine works wonders as a protective measure for the industry in
general.
>
> For what it's worth, I'm a strong believer in karma .. hopefully the
burner in this
> case will have some karmic justice delivered upon them in some way shape
or form ;)
>
>
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> Roy Hemmat
> Director, Discovery Media
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