> It is apparently part of standard operating procedures for many > companies NOT to pay bills till the last possible moment. > This can make it pretty painful for a small consultant to sell things to > a large company :-( My method of discounting was intended to address this, and did so well enough for me. Not too effective if you have cash flow problems. RM _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist