09/06/2026
Encouraging customers to pay in full can sometimes saves you the stress of keeping records of unpaid balances.
A few days ago, a customer bought goods worth ₦5,500 but paid ₦5,000, promising to bring the remaining ₦500 later. Because of trust, I agreed.
Days passed and I didn't see her. Then one evening, her husband came to buy something from my shop. After calculating his items, I jokingly added his wife's outstanding ₦500. He quickly replied, "That one no concern me o!"
We all laughed, but it reminded me of an important lesson: small balances can easily be forgotten, and recovering them may not be as easy as we think.
Whether your business is new or already established, try to reduce unnecessary credit and encourage complete payment whenever possible. It helps you keep proper records, protect your profit, and run your business smoothly.
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