Random Orbital Bob
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lets face it cheques are a relic of a pre-web connected banking system and will fade with the older generations still using them. The easiest and most auditable route is BACS. Both parties safe with no cost.
And, when it comes to builders, very useful when it comes to sell your house... the buyer looks at your brand new conservatory, and asks 'What guarantee/warranty did you get with that?'bugbear":3ve05uqs said:Bear in mind that proof of payment (and/or schedule of work) can be very important in case of a dispute.
BugBear
Ali":1u39vy83 said:Bit harsh to imply that anyone who receives cash for work is a tax dodger - as someone who works in a trade I would always prefer to be paid in cash.
Cash is king and the feeling of a dodgy cheque or a slippery customer who weasels their way out of paying isn't a nice experience.
acewoodturner":1u39vy83 said:Quite a few years since I accepted a cheque from a customer, regardless of the amount. Doesn't make me a vat fraudster. I prefer a bacs payment straight into the bank.
Ali":1gft32c2 said:Bit harsh to imply that anyone who receives cash for work is a tax dodger - as someone who works in a trade I would always prefer to be paid in cash.
Cash is king and the feeling of a dodgy cheque or a slippery customer who weasels their way out of paying isn't a nice experience.
Random Orbital Bob":1j0nj14e said:At the risk of sounding like a do-gooder. Why do people wish to avoid paying their fair contribution to fund the very society which gave them the stability and opportunity to establish their business in the first place? I'll be honest, I've never understood the desire to avoid paying taxes. Having more money...of course, but that's about creating a greater income. To starve the very system which establishes the income opportunity in the first place seems to have slightly missed the point.
Lons":3dstikl7 said:... Perhaps I am unique in that I don't work for strangers and all of my work is by recommendation or repeat business.
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Bob
nanscombe":1jbih9qz said:It's also useful for the customer to use the same builder time and again too, especially if you've known them for over 30 years.
By then a bit of trust has been built up both ways... and they know how you like your tea :lol:
Lons":3p28y23z said:I've decided to retire after completing the work I'm already committed to and got a call this morning from a customer I haven't spoken to for a few years. She wants a new kitchen and when I said I'm not accepting any new work, I thought she was going to have a heart attack so I've had to agree to give her a quote - BLOODY HELL #-o
Lons":3p28y23z said:Only ever had that problem years ago with 2 customers who were very slow, both pretty well heeled, both Scottish, one a senior GP and other MD of a financial advising co. They've asked me to quote a number of times since and I've always refused.
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