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Ken:Look at this list of customers who still owe us money.

How is this business supposed to survive if we keep extending credit?

Marjorie:We started doing it because some of our best customers didn't have ready cash.

They're good for it.

Ken:I know they'll eventually pay their outstanding debt, but what are we supposed to do in the meantime?

We need that cash to buy stock.

Marjorie:We can call in the debt and set a deadline for repayment.

We can give those who are really hard up an extension on a case-by-case basis.

Ken:What if they still don't pay?

We'd have to turn it over to a collection agency.

We'd only get 40 cents on the dollar, but we'll have to close our doors if we don't collect.

Marjorie:Using a collection agency would be a last resort.

I'll call each of our major debtors and have a talk with them.

I'm sure they'll come through.

Ken:I hope you're right or we will be the ones asking for credit!