Fig. 5. Back of Credit Information Folder
A card which provides for reports, other than those furnished by the agencies, is shown in Fig. 7. A line for the folder number will be noted at the top, a numerical system of filing the folders being used. Although the numerical system is frequently found, it has no practical advantages, and the alphabetical system is to be preferred.
The form shown in Fig. 8 provides for more general information about the business—such information as would be gathered from the reports of salesmen and local correspondents. It will be noted, also, that the financial information refers more especially to the firm members. This card is used to supplement the books of the agencies.
Fig. 6. Credit Agency Report Card
Fig. 7. General Credit Report Card
The card shown in Fig. 9 gives a complete history of reports asked and received, and of credits granted. This form is used in a business in which the purchases of a customer are infrequent, and involve considerable sums. The credit risk is considered each time an order is received.