The Complete English Tradesman (1839 ed.) Part 2Timeless Classics Collection 536
다니엘 디포Defoe discusses the financial challenges tradesmen face, including handling debt settlements and avoiding damage from rumors and dishonesty. He critiques fraudulent practices that some merchants justify and warns against unethical business dealings. The risks of business partnerships and the importance of accurate bookkeeping are also emphasized. He highlights the role of a tradesman’s wife in managing finances and trade affairs. The book further explores England’s economic structure, emphasizing the dignity of trade and its national impact. Defoe stresses the significance of credit, its ease of loss, and the difficulty of regaining it. He concludes by underscoring punctuality in financial obligations as key to maintaining a solid reputation. Part 2 offers insights into sustainable business practices and economic integrity.
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