You may be able to obtain a large amount of credit fromsuppliers to offset some of your start-up costs, but don'tmismanage or abuse this valuable asset. Never let accounts payablelapse beyond the prescribed terms. The effect on both yourrelationship with suppliers and your credit rating will benegative.
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