Some time ago the big banks introduced a system whereby you could pay someone using a PayID instead of a BSB and Account number? Why? Well, for one reason, a PayID is easier to remember.
A PayID can be your phone number, email address or even your ABN and needs to be set up with your bank if you are to receive payments from customers. If you want to pay someone using PayID then you don’t need to set it up on your account, you can simply use their PayID as an alternative to using their BSB and Account no.
So, next time someone asks you to pay them using their PayID, simply access your banking as you would normally. Where you would normally select the BSB etc there should be a dropdown list or selection buttons to opt for say, an email address or phone no. or ABN or whatever the bank allows. Select the appropriate option to suit and you can easily make a payment.
One of the best things about using PayID is that it’s instant. Payment should appear in their account immediately, ideally minimising any unnecessary delays with your purchase!
If you’re not sure about it all or would like to set up your own PayID to quickly and easily receive payments from customers, get in touch with your bank.
Cheers, Deanna
These offcuts are new and unused and by using them means that in a small way, we’re all contributing to saving the planet, one apron at a time.
So, you’ve got an exhibition in mind and you’re ready to apply right? They’re asking you for an artist statement and you’re wondering how on earth you write something like that? Ok… maybe you’ve written a few already and are still not sure whether it’s the right thing… or you’ve done an online search on how to write an artist statement.
Entrance to Ancient Artist Museum – San Bao (© Deanna Roberts 2017)
One thing I discovered at a restaurant in San Bao was the drink Wang Lao Ji. It’s not everybody’s favourite thing but it was certainly mine. I was ever so pleased to find out I could buy it back in Australia at the local Asian supermarkets! It’s also apparently for calming the body’s changes in temperatures and restoring body balance and ‘climatic normality’. I really enjoyed it with most of the food I ate anyway.
When we say be prepared for anything… well… yes… there may still be the odd restaurant that serves dog. How its all served I don’t know. I have never been game enough to try, nor do I intend to. I’m not even sure how many of those restaurants still exist but if you spot a cage of dogs outside the front of a restaurant, well… you can draw your own conclusions. I’ve also heard that restaurants serving dog are now banned in the major cities (maybe a rumour?) but how far that rule has reached I cannot say. Ask around. It may or may not be your thing, but it’s worth checking either way. There are certainly lots of different ways that we do things, regardless of what country you’re from, we all have our customs and our preferred cuisines. It just comes down to what you’re prepared to try and how your taste buds are going to react. Having someone who speaks and reads the local lingo though, is definitely worthwhile.
In comparison there’s also the hot pot concept where you share a table with a group of friends and have a hotplate and hot pot directly in front of each of you. Decide between yourselves what fresh ingredients you’re going to order and plates of fresh hot pot items will arrive for you to share around and make up your own concoctions.
