When was the last time that you opened a business account at a financial institution ?
You were required to produce a list of documents were you not? The banker may have asked you whether you are employed or a business owner.
If your response was an employee then the following are the required documents :
Two forms of Government issued,photo identification,must be valid ;
Job letter ,must not be dated more than 3 months ;
Payslip ,must not be dated more than 3 months ;
Proof of address ,e.g. utility bill ,must not be more than 3 months old .
If the utility bill is not in the name of the applicant ,an authorization letter ,signed by the person whose name appears on the bill . This person must also submit a copy of valid ,Government issued ,photo identification.
When your banker asks you for these documents ,please be reminded that this is in order to comply with Financial Regulations. Your banker will also present you with a number of forms for your review and signature .
I am well on my way to reading one book every week pursuant to my new year’s resolution. This week, I am exploring “The magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz. In one chapter he narrates a story of an irate guest at a hotel who sent a telegram to reserve a room for a single occupant but who came to the hotel clerk requesting hotel room with double occupancy. The customer insulted the clerk threatening to have him fired and questioned his intelligence. The young clerk apologized but declared that he was merely following instructions.
The author was next in line to deal with the clerk but was pleasantly surprised when the clerk greeted him warmly. The author told the clerk that he admired the way that he dealt with the previous customer. The clerk stated that he refused to be infuriated by a customer like that, he empathised with the man and supposed that he was having marital problems and that the man used him as a scapegoat to feel superior. The clerk added that “…underneath he is probably a nice guy, most folks are…”
The author then suggested that we remember this statement the next time someone “declares war on us. He said the best way to deal with situations like this is to let the other person say their piece, then forget about it”.
We have nothing to lose by following this approach. Instead of responding to their insults , especially for those of us who work in the service industry, it is wise to hold our tongue. There is nothing to gain by charging with bitter words. The other person may in fact be experiencing some trying times and may simply want attention. Although you may find that your minimum wage does not pay you enough to take insults, I am sure by the following week that you will forget the exchange of words.
About the Author: Antoinette
Sydney LLB LEC CAMLFC CFRMP, Bar No. SYA2015211, Attorney at
Law. The author is the first Online Lawyer based in Trinidad and Tobago. Her
entire Law Practice is based Online using technology. Client meetings are
conducted at mutually convenient meeting points. She has clients in Guyana, St
Vincent, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands and North America. She
specializes in Corporate Law and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance. She helps
clients to start their Online Business Empire.
