Barnett's Five
Rules of Business:
1. Follow the Golden Rule. You cannot go
wrong treating the other man as you would be treated.
2. Give a man 50 cents if you can make a
dollar out of him. In other words, be liberal in your dealings
but always have a net profit. Do not do business at a loss.
3. If a young man is of good habits -
honest, capable, saving, giving close attention to his business
and making progress but lacking in capital - help him. The young
man of today is the businessman of tomorrow.
4. Never make a promise you cannot and do
not fulfill. Investigate carefully before granting a line of
credit; once granted, there being no adverse change in your
client's financial condition, fulfill your promise. Your word
must be as good as your bond.
5. Watch your expense account and your losses;
your profits will take care of themselves
-William
Barnett (1824-1903), Founder of Barnett Bank (1877-1997)