Would you allow your friends to shop for free at your business place ?

Friends, family and business does not mix. So my answer would be no. Eventually where you shop that person and you will become friends do you think that he will let you shop for free. Hell No. When I had my shop my friends would come and purchase and pay their full cost. Then after couple of shopping they begun to owe on goods. My shop has closed down since February of this year and one person owed me over $4,000. I realized that she used to steal from me. But she is living in Clarendon and you know that down there is not a pretty bed of rose and so I leave her to the mercy of those haunted men who are creating havoc. Now Ronny in my conscience I will maybe give them a five percent discount but to shop free no. Not even the millionaires allowing persons to shop free. Do you see what it takes to shop free at their establish. Think like those persons and you will be rich.

No, I would not.

no i would not business is business and those things have to be accounted for.

Hi Ronnyb, allowing my friends to shop for free is really stretching it too far. I would only allow the free option to immediate family members, and also with conditions or limits. For friends and relatives, I could offer better discounts - something which others may not get.

really depends on my situation and mood. i have a business (food), i usually give them discounts, between 10-70% off. i only gave them free meals like... maybe 4-6 times thats it. but my friend understand it... so he don't have hard feelings.

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No, I wouldn't. A real friend would not expect me to. I used to babysit for a living and as it was, I worked out payment with the parents, (friends or not) ahead of time and according to their financial situations. Most were friends and knew me very well of course, to trust me with their children. It was usually my "friends" that felt they could hold off on paying me and it was my only source of income at the time. I found it insulting. I now make incence burners on the side and it's not my only income. No, I don't do them for free but for some very close friends and family members I have given them as gifts. For a person that orders a lot from me, I will often give them a deal just because they are a good customer.

No, I probably wouldn't, although my friends would be too polite to ask. Maybe if someone was having a hard time, unemployed, or something and I owned a shop then yes. Maybe if I ran a service or restaurant, but it wouldn't be like "come on in anytime and get free stuff".

i couldn't have afforded to let them do that when i was in buisness. maybe some folks could do that. it would be a very generous thing to do.

I think i wont let anyone shop for free, i would rather give them at the cost price... i think thats the best thing i could do. I wont have any profit on those items, but if i let them shop anything for free i will have alot of loss. I think that will not be a burden on me and it would also not be a burden on the one who is shopping which are my friends and family people as they will get everything very cheap as compared to the market price..

You could just give them a ten per cent discount.I really think you should not give them any and they should not expect to get any,Are the pulling your leg?The only way anybody should qualify for discount is if they work there,other wise you will lose all your profit and why should you give them free stuff real friends will not expect it.

i would give them anything for free. i might give them discount reciepts but for free no way. there this phrase that says " its nothing personal its just business" believe that.

i would not allow him to shop free at my business place this would be reduce my income and i believe that money and friendship are two different things. if u ever try to mix them u r friendship would definitely be affected.

hello this is sameer i wanna say that I know this is a matter of conscience but would you? yes i like my firends beco he loves me so munch thats why i love him this is my adice

I guess it would have to depend on the situation. If it were someone's birthday, or something else special, I might do something. I guess I would really have to think each situation through.

A business is a business. I might give a free shopping spree for my immediate family members, but for friends, I might give them discounts. We have a global financial crisis. They should understand that it is hard to earn at this times.

My boss does favors for her friends all the time and she almost always ends up regretting it in the end. They almost always take advantage of the situation, wanting something for nothing. Christmas is our busiest time and last year her friend came to her and asked if she could get five sets of basketball uniforms for some new players on his team (he coaches high school basketball). She told him sure, and offered them to him at cost. When she finally got the order from him with the names and numbers he wanted on them five sets turned into 36 but she did them anyway. I hope to one day open a bookstore. I might consider offering good friends and family free stuff for, say, holiday gifts or for special occasions and discounts the rest of the year. I guess it would depend on how well my business thrives when I finally get it open.

I definitely would not. I may give them large discounts cause they are my friends. I am sure they will understand my situation. And besides, its not a good business practice. You will only end up losing earnings or profits. Or worse you will lose your business altogether. And if you feel they feel bad about not getting what they want, the problem is not with you anymore. Thanks for the discussion. =)

Not all times. If my close friend wish to take something which is not costly I will allow him. Else I won't allow whoever it is. Because we can't run business if we mind friend or relations...

hmm.. what kind of friend would go to a friend;s business place just to get free stuffs.. maybe the first few times yes.. but after that.. i would give them a discount... its a business place... and if the friend is understanding.. he would know that i am doing business.... and not some charity place...... my cousin sister has a restaurant.. the food is good.. but then i feel uncomfortable going to eat there..because i know she wont take money... so i just dont go there...