Chapter 5

Is there a debt I should stop chasing?

Có khoản nợ nào nên thôi đòi không?

The chapter's question

Which debts should I stop waiting on and write off as an expense?

Big idea

Some debts are not worth chasing, and that decision should rest on numbers, not awkwardness.

In this chapter

  1. Part 5.1

    Signs of a Bad Debt

    What signs show a customer will struggle to pay?

  2. Part 5.2

    Stopping New Credit

    When do I stop giving someone more credit?

  3. Part 5.3

    Writing It Off

    Where do I record a debt removed from the book?

  4. Part 5.4

    Lessons for the Limit

    What does this debt teach me about limits?

The reading for this chapter is inside Conan School

This chapter has 4 readings, with case stories and exercises. Chapter 1 of The Regulars' Tab is free to read right here.

Read in Conan School

Chapters of The Regulars' Tab

  1. 1.Small tabs each, so why is the total so scary?
  2. 2.Is a credit limit unfriendly, or a kindness?
  3. 3.Do tab disputes start with people, or the ledger?
  4. 4.Will asking a neighbour to pay drive them away?
  5. 5.Is there a debt I should stop chasing?