mrscranker Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Here's my short scenerio -- I'm feeling very upset about this.I have been pouring candles for almost 8 years now -- I also have a candle pouring partner... we both have other jobs -- I still have mine, becuase I can retire in 3 years. However, my partner had another job for over 7 years, in the local abstract office - her boss was handing our candles out at closings, and usualy bought about a case a month -- not a lot, but we did make a few conatcts from those being handed out. Well the "boss" and my partner had a "difference of opinion" about several things and she ended up firing my partner i.. She is now at our shop full time so this is a good thing for us -- it has been about 9 months since she left that job and now the bosses friend has started making candles in the same jar we are using probably trying to pass them off as ours or at least trying to make them look like ours.. we offer over 60 scents -- they have 6 scents... soo should I be flattered they are trying to copy us --- I'm not -- I just keep thinking -- they could have at least been original... arggggg - I think I need to have someone buy one so I can cretique it... ha - OH - by the way the boss still ows us for 3 cases -- which our accountant said -- we might as well just write off.. Our husbands -- say -- they wont make it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Oh no, 3 cases? I assumed you've already invoiced her? Could you send another invoice by mail with something like "2nd notice" on it? Even if the relationship is severed she is still responsible for paying her bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscranker Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 yes -- I have sent a total of 3 invoices !! all ignored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Oh no, 3 bills already? I hope someone here can advise on how to get them to pay up. You can't just ignore bills because you don't like the person. If that was the case I'd be getting free groceries and a lot of other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker2 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 yes -- I have sent a total of 3 invoices !! all ignored.You could take them to small claims court. Usually just the filing will get their attention as they won't want the bad press. The other alternative is to turn them over to a collection company but that is usually not worth it though some people will immediately pay so as not to have their credit damaged. Just a thought or two. Good Luck!Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 You said it was an abstract company. Do they do title work etc. If so, put a lien on them. Is it a small town? There are any number of things you can do in a small town to embarrass them into paying while still making yourself look like the victim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscranker Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 yep thought of all that -- since it was last year -- the accountant said to write it off.... argggg - doesn't that go to show ya -- never trust anyone ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I wonder if the accountant thought it would be more trouble than what it's worth? Because after taking these steps there's still no guarantee you'll get paid. Since it was from last year, would it be too late now to try to pursue this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscranker Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 yes our accountant -- said might as well write it off -- apparently this person is in hock over her ears.... so say-la - vie -- (whatever)a new lesson learned -- after 8 years of doing this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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