Same goes for me. I also hire sub-contractors in my business, I'll make it worth their while to get the supplies that pertain to my jobs at HD.
P.S. I still have a resistance at the business model of trying to sell lumber and hardware the same way groceries are sold. IMHO.
I recently hired someone to do some work. He didn't take credit cards and I didn't have enough cash to pay him this month. The solution was for me to go to Home Depot and buy a gift card for several hundred dollars. I used the gift card along with cash as my payment. We were both happy with the deal.
P.S. I still have a resistance at the business model of trying to sell lumber and hardware the same way groceries are sold. IMHO.
I know what you mean.