Whats the best way to approach any type of agreement with a supplier, customer, etc.?
Put it in writing. When it comes to money, a written agreement will spell out the responsibilities, deadlines, prices and anything else that pertains to the matter at hand. 92. How do I investigate or judge the legitimacy of a company offering a new business opportunity? Here are a few guidelines: beware of companies that request money right away, even before they adequately explain what their biz opp consists of; make sure the company has a number, address you can use to follow-up on their sales literature; call the Better Business Bureau in the city which the company is based and request a “reliability report”–they might charge you for this service, but it is worth it. The cost is about $3. Check with the consumer affiars office and call the post office where the company is based and see if there are any complaints on file concerning mail fraud. 93. How do I charge sales tax? Just about every state charges sales tax. A business owner needs a “seller’s permit” in order to collect sal
