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Some years ago I discovered that neglecting . deadlines was a very costly matter that was sur rounded by hidden traps. Hidden traps that not on ly caused me to pay extra money by carelessness but . which also affected my credit rating. Thus, by trial ' and erjor I learned the value of deadlines. Trap-Qne, I discovered, is creditors and taxing authorities send the bills out two or three weeks before the deadline or due date. I honestly believe that this practice of the business world is on pur pose in hope that most people will forget or. misplace the bill by ths due date. However, I now make sure that I don't forget of misplace my bills by keeping them in a special place, envelope marked ten days before deadline, and pay them. Trap Two applies to my creditors who .charge me what they call interest"for late payment andor creditors who are receiving interest add what they call an additional service charge. Watching the deadlines or due dates of creditors is most impor-. tant because these are the folks who can make or break one's credit rating without one word of notification to you. , , ; t : Trap Three, belongs to government taxing authorities. Penalties for late filing and an addWt tional interest are charged on the amount of money ' due. Since taxing authorities have an untouchable power for collecting monies such as pressuring for Letters to the Editor: Committee Endorsement I received on July 30, 1982 the most recent copy of The Carolina Times in which there appeared an excellent and well, balanced article reporting the events surrounding the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People's endorsement of Roland Leary in the run-off for Durham County Sheriff. I was a vigorous supporter of Mr. Leary so I was ob viously pleased with the endorsement. More impor- 1 M Business hints The Traps of Deadlines Are Costly - ByLuanna C Blagrave Author and Busiriess'CcmsuUant I 3 A payment of due obligation when one does not have"; the money, attachment of both business and per sonal properties arid closing down businesses, I faithfully do three things: (1) keep my bookkeeping '; up-to-date; (2) do not spend money cpllected by me for government agencies; and (3) file reports before the deadline with monies due. Make it easy on yourself bjr filing reports with , taxing authorities even when you do not have the i monies to pay the obligation. Not only will you save money, but your business will thank you and sd will your peace of mind. Fact 5. The lack of constructive instructions and informative research material on the proprietor also leaves unknown the unpublicized functions, roles, ,, duties and responsibilities of professional advisors ;, (accountants, lawyers and consultants) which every : :' businessowner should be well aware of and the im portant role they play in a business. ! Fact 6, In the 60's the "small business" "? authorities presented the : business . world" with " triplets. The word 'minority which includes blacks, women (white and black) Hispanics and other na tionalities that I destroyed immediately since true business is green, checks that don't bounce, or sign, on, the dotted line. However, the Minority Develop ment Agency and the Minority Contractors Agree- ment, which "are both useful tools when used pro perly, I have come to regard as a detrimental op pressive weapon in their present endeavor because - ihey do not address true business aspects and needs in aiding the limited businessowners whom they do ' assist. f t , It is no secret that a business, embodied with con straints and restrictions, belongs to its owner who ' must perform or have someone else perform definite functions, roles, duties and takes respon ' sibility for the"business. However, if one does not 1 know what his functions, roles, duties and respon sibilities ire he cannot perform them. Likewise, if one does not know the functions, roles, duties and , responsibilities or professional advisors he cannot use them constructively. x - In "reality, business is a game wilh opponents, ac-. ,'complishers, set rules and a definite strategy that is applicable to every businessowner. The secret is to , ' learn the game whether through trial and error, academic or informative research material. It is true that the present economic conditions - may appear black for many businesses (exploitation -.' of the 60s), but like the oil crisi which covered up ( the Watergate case for so long and disappeared will present economic conditions. However, the re- , bound' of the economic conditions may be even more bleak by unknowledgeable businessowners who do not know the basic language, laws, customs and habits as they pertain to the proprietor business structure and apply the same. T-v-V:.:'- To aid existing and potential businessowners I have written, in everyday language, several books which are exclusively for individual needs of pro prietor and partnership businessowners. To obtain a list of these books send request to: Blagrove - Publications, P.O. Box 584 M.O., Manchester CT 06040. - .- .. - mmm&fsntsmt ' ' 'iif v.?1 Coping The Breakup 0 .1 One of (he most troublesome of all emo tional strains results from' couples ending the nil mcciiuuiicuicm. muiciunA"- rltinnchin- TU tantly however, I commend the Durham Committee iwaleakiin r " The breakup astounds mtt people. "I didn't 'expect himher to leave," "I simply was not prepared for this sudden separation." "It came as such a surprise." These are common statements made after the fact. Most people seem ge nuinely shocked when a relationship comes to an end. In spite of this, almost all breakups are predic table by the parties. The shocking aspect of the breakup is the feeling of hurt that it causes. Yet, although one may be in tellectually prepared for the breakup, few people are prepared for the emotional let down. Breakups are seldom painless because , they I purchased my first.issue of The Carolina Times often, 1 years ' of today and was appalled at the front page story en- arguments and mutual titled "White Voters Stuck With Congressional, emotional tofrnent. Race Tradition." Quite frankly, I am very suprised The " emotional in at several specific remarks contained within the arti- yolvement of the part cle as well as the tone of the entire article. , ners can create a volatile Is it not comprehendable to you as a writer and situation. Often, mates supposedly intelligent, educated citizen that the1 tend to consciously and voters who cast their ballots for Tim Valentine did ; vindictively inflict ' pain so for reasons other than the color of Mickey's upon, the- spouse as a skin0 Is it not possible that Mickey's campaign t response to being hurt by statements, his position on various issues, ana nis platform as a whole lost the election for him0 1 dare say that it is quite surprising to read in bold print in a widely circulated newspaper that any journalist would blame the loss of an election on race. I find it not only surprising, but quite sad. What a terrible feeling it. must be to be a "sore loser." I guess, however, it is soothing to place blame elsewhere.. Cheryl Y. Leonard for being open minded and honest enough, to re examine its endorsement in the first primary and, , based on facts which had not been available to them the first time, make a change. Members of the Committee would seem to approach matters such as these in a very open and conscientious manner and ! are not guilty of the so called "wheeling and deal-; ing" that is often Suggested in the media. i The endorsement of Mr, Leary reflected, I believe, a sincere belief on the part of the Durham ! Committee that he was better qualified than the in-; cumbent Sheriff and that admitting a mistake the first time was much preferable to endorsing the in cumbent Sheriff again merely for the purpose of ap pearing consistent. The Committee is to be com mended for this approach. The great majority of all voters in Durham County obviously agreed with the assessment of the Committee as the election results ; clearly show. The actions of the Committee in changing its en- j dorsement did a lot more for its credibility in the ; eyes of the County at large than blindly rubber stamping a previous endorsement without further examination. Charles Darsie , curs when the mate hav ing a significantly lower emotional need than the other mate, whose emo tional need is much greater, withdraws.! Pride and ego tend to suffer most because the By Dr. Charles W. Faulkner ! -semi-permanent state of reclusivity.. - The victim may turn against 1 society and criticise any couples that appear happy. He or she may even make con- breakup is an indirect ., way of saying to one or . both. of the mates "You are not good enough." This feeling of hurt from being dropped can cause one or both of the mates to retreat into a social shell from which they may never emerge. Peo ple tend to , lose their ability to select, date and court a new mate. Thus; the emotional need to be loved goes unfulfilled, driving the mate into a without a place to go or a person to turn to. This period is; for many people, a dangerous time because the unhappy vic tim feels that" heshe has nothing to " live for. If iimj vwii limit v vwir t. . . scious efforts to disrupt fwnsejmf and motiva- . other on-going relat on- " ships. This pefson could g'ven. one may take become a social outcast physically harm blaming society for .oneself or the departing hisher problems and ma.e ., .u . t hating socicty.v ' ; ..'Happily; the period of It is difficult for the adjustment .and emo- change'deeply entrench ed habits. One. feels lost always dissipates and the (Continued On Page 16) mm PRICED HAVE THE COMPETITION CHASING SHADOWS. mmmt tne spouse, inis emo tional involvement is often referred to as love which, in essence, means that the partners have developed an emotional need or dependency for each other. The most dangerous moment oc- PLEASE 01 all the innovations that went Into the ' new Cama'ro Sport Coy pe, "the best one '' of all just might be the price. At $7731 with options shown, it makes a lot of those high-priced imported sports cars seem a bit outrageous. 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We're asking you to help us hold costs down and serve you better at the same time. We need your old address AND your new address. We need the name that appears on your label. If you want that changed too, 'give us the old name AND the. new name. Don't forget Zip Codes. . Left Us lXptw . - ' . . nil ' !.' in Advance ana we u Keep up wunyout .v'c t'J Manu1at , I - Price, including full wheel covers, sport i - fTS? X I 1 mirrors and dealer prep. Tax, license, - . lOJt JfijlA fl j destination charges and other available I I j.fAK h a V J I equipment are additional. Some '., i ' f - ifc; - I produced by other GM divisions, ( lr L'lff T Wi, v f Li subsidiaries, or affiliated companies J , : yfrf f ? J .vHJ' 1 L j worldwide. See your dealer for details. ! j " j.fi (jEZ- 1 RJr- 11.1 ( XM' a J L ' Mimifif4iiMM nllmiM fcj tiik KfaavfacturmV ; license No 110
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