How do you guys make sure you get paid?

[Mikey]

As a continuation of that thought, GE back in "the day", and GM more
recently, as memory serves, took whatever discounts they desired
whenever they desired them as well.  1/10-30 generally meant 1/60.

We don't do business with firms that pull that crap.
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On the first day, God created the heavens and the Earth
On the second day, God created the oceans.
On the third day, God put the animals on hold for a few hours,
   and did a little diving.
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