Priyanka Verma - Personal Blog

When you allow customers to buy on credit, you send them invoices that they are supposed to pay within a set time period, typically 30 to 60 days. However, in many cases vendors are providing “90 days same as cash” payment terms, or extended billing terms of 6 to 12 months.In all of these cases it is good business to remind your customers of their obligation, or provide an inducement (e.g., discount) to pay their bill before it is due. You can do this with a letter or series of letters called “ billing letters .” A billing letter is not the same thing as a collection letter . Collection letters are sent only when the account becomes past due or delinquent. A “delinquent” account is a customer who has not paid one or more invoices within the credit terms you have extended.The purpose of the billing letter is to persuade your customers to pay now instead of later for two key reasons: (1) to prevent delinquencies, and (2) to get your money sooner and improve cash flow. Billin...

A resume very simply is a formal document that outlines your qualifications, skills and (work and/or other) experience to a prospective employer prior to an interview. It is job specific, and may vary greatly in format and style to suit the nature of the profession you hope to enter. 1. A resume must be to the point. In the present uncertain economic climate, an employer can literally receive hundreds of applications for the one vacant position and they are unlikely to take the time to read a bloated document full of unnecessary details. Keep a resume brief and to the point. Begin by listing the qualifications and skills specific to the position you are applying for. 2. A resume must be accurate. If you are going to list a set of qualifications, achievements and skills make sure that you are able to back up your claims with appropriate documentation. It is vital that to you continually keep note of any achievements in school and elsewhere and collect any relevant materials to save yo...

An inquiry letter , also called a letter of interest , is a special kind of cover letter . It is an unsolicited letter that you would send to a prospective employer expressing your interest in working for them. In an inquiry letter , you write about your academic qualifications, achievements and work experience. A well-written inquiry letter can help you find your dream job. Before you start writing, do your homework and find out as much information as you can about the company you are writing to. How to write an inquiry letter Address the letter to a specific person. If you don't know, call the company and find out whom you should write to. Send an original, signed copy of your letter. Keep a photocopy of the letter for your reference, but the one that you send should be the original one. Do not use a generic inquiry letter . Tailor each letter to the company and the position you are applying for. In an inquiry letter , you are not supposed to write ab...