Originally posted by fulvio:
When doing business in this particular field which foresees abnormal plans having to be made by the client to organize his trip and taking money from him as confirmation of the commitment, the deal should be treated with reverence as the client is his breadbasket.
To try and exonerate him from his responsibilities by saying he is out in the field is inexcusable in that he should employ someone to take care of that department; if he is so taken up with clients one must assume that business is good so funding a manager shouldn't be an issue.