26. It is best to acquire the foreign customers that are
relatively unknown to you, pay in one of the following methods:
- Letter of credit: A letter of credit is a mode of payment used
in international trade where the party is unkown to you. Letter of
credit means where one bank gives guarantee to another bank ( in
foreign country) for payment to specified person at specified
conditions.
- Drafts: Draft is an unconditional order issued by a buyer to
the bank to pay a specified amount to the seller at a due date.
Drafts are also known as bill of exchange.
27. Two problems when credit terms are too strict:
- If the credit terms are too strict it will effect the sales as
it won't attract the customers as they are required to pay
early.
- Tighter credit policy will lead to pressure on billing and
invoices. Continously reminding for payment to customer can erode a
buyer's perception for your business.