How to Collect Group Deposits (Without Becoming the Group's Accountant)
Collecting a deposit from a group is where most bookings get painful. A practical system for splitting deposits and tracking who's paid.
April 23, 2026·4 min read
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Collecting a deposit from a group is where most bookings get painful. A practical system for splitting deposits and tracking who's paid.
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