THREE GOOD BUSINESS HINTS.
“LLOYD’S COMMERCIAL GUIDE” gives the following advice to its readers: “Never sign a paper without reading it; and if, after reading, you do not understand it, have it thoroughly explained before you put a signature to it. It is best to get some third person, who is not interested in the matter at all, to explain the meaning of what is not clear, or to point out words that may have two meanings in the document. “Always make a memorandum in your little book of any contract you undertake for money or any agreement to work. It saves much trouble to keep a memorandum book, and put down the dates when you either pay or receive money. Whenever money passes on account, set it down. If any money or thing of value goes through your hands, give a receipt for it and make a memorandum. Your receipt settles the amount that passes, and that can not be disputed. When you pass it to a third party, get a receipt and keep it. This form is as important in the transfer of income, trust money, or valuables among your own family as with other persons. “Never allow a person to do any service for you without first agreeing upon the cost to you. This rule, strictly adhered to, will save you many annoyances.”