A girlfriend of mine from back home had her own bridal store for years and every year she didn’t really make as much as we all think she did.   We were out for tea the other day.. and she told us that to run a bridal store.. she had to make sure that she had enough inventory to please all the brides.  And the brides and grooms didn’t need to pay for everything upfront and some don’t come back and clear their bills.  I suggested she use some commercial collection agencies but she wasn’t too keen on it.  But i managed to convince her to speak with her partner about this… that way she don’t have to keep losing money, afterall, it is hardwork.. running a business.. now i should know that.. right.