Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache
More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.
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""Some customers have lost their jobs or loved ones which makes it hard for them to afford to pay.""
— Angela Jeffery , Executive
""When people try to haggle the price it doesn't feel great, but on the other hand as a director who lives a personal life as well, I understand things are expensive and sometimes you want something done, hoping it can be cheaper.""
— Dom Meletti , Executive
Key People
Angela Jeffery is an office manager for West Wales Electrical Solutions who is involved in chasing debts and payment plans.
Dom Meletti is the director of DLM Tree Services, managing operations related to tree care in Cardiff.
Mark Summerville is associated with Direct Line Group, which conducted a survey on late payments affecting tradespeople.
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More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.
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