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| Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by imonkleans: 4:53pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Just wondering where its very difficult for Nigerians to value and pay for services. I run a cleaning service company in lagos and can't believe what people say to me when its time to pay for services rendered 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Nobody: 6:22pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
That cannot be a general phenomenon. However, you should note that Nigerians are people who have been gyped out of their money severally by service providers without getting services for money (NEPA for years, GSM operators, Water corporation etc), and their subconscious is configured to think one needs not always pay, especially if the other party is overly friendly. Just position yourself not to be vulnerable to their schemes and, believe me, they'll pay. Have terms and conditions that should apply to all your customers and let them know you wouldn't make any concession. You need personal discipline yourself!!! 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Maryky(f): 6:28pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Most Nigerians love free things. 5 Likes |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Nobody: 6:30pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Lol...it runs in the blood....awooooooof... I'm sure u don't show up when it's paytime neither. 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Nobody: 6:31pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
U probably didn't strike a firm contract.. Never carry out a job if u haven't rcvd a certain amount dat u deem suitable.. Never carry out a job on d basis of 'anything u give me, i go take' Be firm in your terms. If they eventually don't pay up, tell dem u're from 'ALUU' 16 Likes |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by hollypagan: 6:33pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Every nigerian want to go to heaven like jesus but no body wants to die,exept ppl looking for 77 virgins 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by shevon: 6:33pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Why don't you draw up a contract for your clients to execute even before you start the job at all? That way, you will have a legal ground to sue and claim damges, including what it costs you to drag them to court. 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by lavita2(f): 6:42pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Nigerians generally believe na dem sabi pass. Na them sharp pass. An annoying trait. |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Siga: 6:45pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Bro....sorry for ur problems ooo......even if u render service to ur family....dem no go pay....na the thing wey dey naija be that.....na i go pay u later...but i must say....not all Nigerians.... |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by ebamma(m): 6:47pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Why the generalisation,i can't say for others but i usually pay my cleaner, 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by OYINBOGOJU(m): 6:48pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Because most are ingrates. Even when you help them,they don't appreciate. They believe you can do more than what you have done. 3 Likes |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by snapbackcheap: 6:51pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
OYINBOGOJU: Because most are ingrates. |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by snapbackcheap: 6:51pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
OYINBOGOJU: Because most are ingrates. |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Wsdm: 7:00pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
The government taught us all that. From flaunting obvious contractual terms to the fake promises of fictitious minimum wages and so on. Just make sure you do not hand over without collecting your pay first, if not ; you may never get paid again and the customer may also never patronize you again. |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by lacicrips(m): 7:11pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
imonkleans: Just wondering where its very difficult for Nigerians to value and pay for services. I run a cleaning service company in lagos and can't believe what people say to me when its time to pay for services rendered Because you're not a very good businessman. Your clients see this, and they take full advantage of it. Go back to business 101, draw out a payment term, and ensure you both agree on it before you render your services. 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Orikinla(m): 7:13pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
I have always paid the Federal Government of Nigeria for every government service for all my two duly registered companies and one duly incorporated company and I also pay my bills, but yet I have to buy my drinking water and power supply when the government fails to supply power and the roads in Nigeria are the worst I have ever seen since I was born. 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by scopusng(m): 7:25pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
because of greed. |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by OkwaIfugo(m): 7:30pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
State your terms and conditions of work well and be serious in it. the way you organize yourself will bring about the way people will deal with you. Thanks. |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Reference(m): 7:32pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Just another angle to the dishonesty and indiscipline of the average Nigerian, that's all. Factor it into your business model and charge those that pay more to cover the gap. Everyone does it, airlines, PHCN, telecos, traders, etc. One of the reasons the cost of living rivals Tokyo or London while were worse than Calcutta or Karachi. 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by extension: 7:35pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Manipulative altitude. state all your conditions and write all the terms of payments.They will still want to owe or beg for credit. |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by kaydibs(f): 7:36pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Its cz of greed, stingyness and our excess ℓ♥vξ for awoof |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Nobody: 7:37pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Cos service providers seem to hyper-inflate the real costs of services. 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Reference(m): 7:39pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
OkwaIfugo: State your terms and conditions of work well and be serious in it. You'd be surprised that even blue-chip companies owe and are being owed. The day I accidentally saw a memo from one of the now defunct banks to another is the day my mind was made up. Even government doesn't pay for services as and when due and am not talking about party politricking, statutory obligations. |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by lacicrips(m): 7:46pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Billyonaire: Cos service providers seem to hyper-inflate the real costs of services. Really? That's a very lazy answer. |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by slimming: 7:46pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
That cannot be a general phenomenon. yes o |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Reference(m): 7:49pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
Billyonaire: Cos service providers seem to hyper-inflate the real costs of services. Yes, to cover for those who won't pay. If you were the bank that Otedola once owed 140bill and had the freedom to set rates, fees and charges won't you be tempted to hike them to remain afloat. |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by Nobody: 7:51pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
imonkleans: Just wondering where its very difficult for Nigerians to value and pay for services. I run a cleaning service company in lagos and can't believe what people say to me when its time to pay for services rendered "imonkleans" is the problem. 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by mykh01(m): 7:53pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
though iz not a general phenomenon but most nigerians dont want 2 pay 4 services rendered 2 dem.av once worked for a woman 4 abt 2 month @ d time of payment she trow up a fight and she refused 2 pay me. Ma salary. |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by bumps(m): 8:00pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
I ve noticed these long ago and i keep wondering what exactly we learn from the so called mosque and church we attend.i ve worked for a pastor that refuse to balanced me after service had been rendered.most nigerians are not sincere including those that claimed to be rich 1 Like |
| Re: Why Is It Difficult for Nigerians To Pay For Services Rendered? by stagger: 8:01pm On Oct 14, 2012 |
OP, you need to adopt a policy of advance payment or you refuse the contract. That model has worked for me for years. The problem is that many people do not turn down jobs from some of these chronic debtors, maybe out of hunger. You need to filter your clients. 1 Like |
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