• Jul. 7, 2007
A little angry...

No wedding...

Long story...

Unstable couple...

No cake...

I am out the money I spent ...

I don't have money to just blow...

There is a chance I will get money for the cost of ingredients but I am not sure yet...

I was very careful with finding things on sale and at discounted prices for this...

I won't do this again without getting paid up front...

 ...even if it is a church member!!!

UPDATE:  She is paying the money I should have charged for the deposit (which covers all my ingredients I bought) and then a $10.00 equipment fee.  Next time I will get a deposit before starting anything. 

Thanks for you hugs and understanding!!!  I love you gals...  (((HUGSRIGHTBACK)))

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• Jul. 7, 2007
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Posted by ApplesofGold

Oh, I'm so sorry! That must be really discouraging. Hugs to you. Holly

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• Jul. 7, 2007
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Posted by HomeschoolCPA

So sorry you got stung by a canceled order. As a CPA I talk to a lot of small business owners and congratulate you on starting your own small business! I'm working on building a website that addresses work at home moms, especially homeschooling moms like you. I hope to have it up and running this summer. TOS is also going to run an article I wrote called Wanna be a WAHM (Work at Home Mom)? I'm pretty excited about that.

Do you ever ask for a deposit, like 25% of the total cost before you start a large job? I don't usually ask for an up front payment when I do tax retuurns, but when I do a large accouting job for a client I ask for a $50 deposit with a signed engagement letter. I don't think you need to get a signed letter, but asking for the cash to cover ingredients is certainly reasonable.

God Bless your efforts!

Carol Topp, CPA

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• Jul. 7, 2007
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Posted by Dana

That is just wrong of them. Church couple or not--a real Christian would PAY WHAT THEY OWE regardless of whether or not the wedding went on.

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• Jul. 7, 2007
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Posted by stephanie

((((Leann)))) that just stinks. :(

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• Jul. 7, 2007
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Posted by Jen at http://jenz.wordpress.com

Im sori youve been mucked around by these people

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• Jul. 7, 2007
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Posted by Anonymous

I definitely think getting a deposit each time is a wise thing to do. I'm glad the potential bride gave you money to cover your costs.

amy
knightsacre.wordpress.com

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