18/07/2026
One of the biggest mistakes I made in business was saying “yes” to Payment on Delivery when I knew better.
People often think the only thing a business loses is money.
That’s not true.
When a customer doesn’t pay or refuses to pick up a custom outfit, they don’t just waste fabric.
They waste hours of planning, cutting, sewing, fitting, and finishing. They also block a time slot that could have been used for another serious client.
Earlier this year, I lost close to ₦500,000 through Payment on Delivery.
It was a painful lesson, but it changed how I run my business.
Today, I believe protecting a business isn’t being difficult—it’s being responsible.
Every policy has a story behind it.
And sometimes, that story costs hundreds of thousands of naira to learn.
Have you ever had to set a boundary in your business because of a difficult experience?
I’d love to hear your story.