I don't often talk about running a design consultancy, so this post is a little treat if you're into that kinda stuff.
We wrote our last cheque last week.
Over the last 3 months we've slowly been phasing out cheques and getting everyone set up so that we can pay people, suppliers and Gordon Brown's buddies by bank transfer. It's more complicated than you might think, especially if you use a Mac. Banks don't like Macs, as a rule.
So as from last week, no more cheques. That's it. If you want a cheque, you can't have one. Bank transfers? No problem. Cheques? Nope.
We've done this for 4 main reasons:
1. It's easier to automate a payment than find the bloody cheque book.
2. It's environmentally friendly.
3. It's easier to trace payments.
4. It's 2006 for God's sake.
and its cheaper!
Posted by: Mike Towers | Dec 18, 2006 at 13:23
Well, the cheque says it's 2008, not 2006. Or do you really keep all your suppliers waiting for two years before they can get their hands on the money?
Posted by: davidthedesigner | Dec 18, 2006 at 13:51
Well spotted David!
That's just appalling hand writing. The bank are used to it.
Mike - it's the same cost for us.
Posted by: Ben | Dec 18, 2006 at 13:59
A designer with appalling handwriting - that has to be a first!
Posted by: davidthedesigner | Dec 18, 2006 at 14:12
if you want to check that your new system works internationally, why not send me some money?
Posted by: carl | Dec 19, 2006 at 02:39
Bet it's not your last one...
Posted by: grahamsalmon | Dec 19, 2006 at 10:08
Firefox seems to be the better browser for 'Banking' Websites. Safari never seems to work.
Posted by: Mike Towers | Dec 19, 2006 at 13:16