That way, a company can hire employees, invoice in renminbi, conduct commercial transactions and begin gaining a first-hand understanding of the market.

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The council issued an invoice in October demanding the money, or a payment plan, by 17:00 GMT on Wednesday, which Mr Parsons is now contesting.

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With the 60-day grace period kicking in from the end of the month in which the invoice is received, HMV would not have had to pay the bill until springtime.

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The consultant, lazy and in a hurry to invoice his services, thought he could solve a real problem with an advertising gimmick.

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Power and Associates says 62% of new-car buyers first consult the Internet for invoice prices, sticker prices and trade-in values.

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Now I am told that Austria does not even send an invoice because, I believe, it would cost more in postage!

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Factors operate on a similar model, purchasing accounts receivables from a business in exchange for an advanced funding amount for each invoice.

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Before long an invoice or an order will be on your desk quoting a price in euros.

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Buyers can capture discounts at any point between invoice approval and the net due date and automatically present offers to lock them in.

FORBES: Written by By Drew Hofler