Problem: Article: A lot of casserole, sauce, and gravy recipes call for canned "cream of..." soup. Unfortunately, many condensed, canned soups can be high in fat, sodium, and other unhealthy ingredients. Fortunately, it is easy to make your own. This section will teach you how. Cut up 3 tablespoons (45 grams) of butter, and add it to a small saucepan. Allow the butter to melt over medium head. Add 3 tablespoons (22.5 grams) of white flour into the butter. Stir it briskly with a fork or mini whisk to combine. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it turns thick. Stir it with a whisk until the flour mixture dissolves and everything turns smooth. If your recipe calls for another type of condensed or "cream of..." soup, you can use a different type of stock. You can also dissolve some bouillon in cup (120 milliliters) of water. For a healthier option, use low-sodium chicken stock. To make cream of mushroom: cook some chopped mushrooms along with the butter. Add the flour and a spoonful of sour cream. If you are looking for a healthier soup base, use low-fat milk. You could also try a non-dairy milk if you are vegan or lactose-intolerant. How much salt and pepper you add is entirely up to you. If you are looking to restrict your sodium-intake, consider using less salt, and adding other spices instead. This soup is meant to be used as a substitute for canned, condensed soup in dishes such as casseroles and gravies. If you want to serve it as an actual soup, you will need to add about 1 cup (240 milliliters) of water. You can store this in the fridge for a few days, but it will taste best while it is fresh.
Summary: Use homemade condensed soup instead of canned condensed soup in your recipes. Melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, and cook until the mixture thickens. Pour in cup (120 milliliters) of chicken stock. Stir in cup (120 milliliters) of milk, then simmer until it turns thick. Take the saucepan off the burner, then add salt and pepper. Use the condensed soup in your recipe.

Problem: Article: Your customer needs to know what methods they can use to pay. Do you accept checks? Can the customer pay by credit card, cash, or other payment processing system? If the only way the customer can pay is to come into your store in person, let them know that. Other options include mailing in a payment (either check or credit card number), calling in a payment (credit card number), or paying online. Your customer needs to know when they need to pay the invoice by. Include a due date prominently on your invoice. You can even include it more than once. One place to include it is down near the total amount due, but at the top is also a good option. Payment should always have a due date with a consequence if not met (for example, interest charged on late payments). You might also include an incentive for early payment (like a 2% discount if paid in ten days), since most small businesses have constant cash flow problems. You should also discuss whether you have a payment plan option. You can include the information with the letter, or write something like, "If you can't pay your bill all at once, call our office to set up a payment plan." Once you're done creating the invoice, send it to your client. It will let your client know they need to pay what is owed you. Make sure to make your company's name prominent on the outside of the envelop. Invoices should be coordinated with accounting system. An invoice, once written, becomes an asset of the company (Accounts Receivable) and should be properly recorded. If you use accounting software, you may have the option to let the software create an invoice for you. Services like PayPal also have built-in invoice creation. . If you don't get a response from the customer after sending your invoice, try making a phone call to make sure the invoice was received. Another option is emailing the client a reminder. It's important to have a well-defined and standardized collections process so that you can more easily collect on your invoices. You can also send out reminders through the mail. How many you send out before a "final payment" notice is up to you. It's important to reiterate you have a payment plan option if you're willing to let the client pay it out over time. Once you've sent out as many as you're willing, you can send out the "final payment" notice that lets the client know you're turning it over to a lawyer or collection agency. To establish a system, try having specific collection actions spaced out regularly across your collections period. For example, try sending notices after the balance has gone unpaid for 15 days, 30 days, 45 days, and so on. Each can specify how many days are left until payment and what actions will be taken if the balances goes unpaid. Try sending at least one notice by certified mail, so you know the client received it.
Summary:
Add payment options. Include a due date. Send the invoice. Collect on your invoices