$1.$ PAD runs a high$-$margin business positioned at the luxury end of the market and commands a

significant premium for its items and the Palate$-$Able Delights experience. Should PAD absorb

some incremental costs in exchange for added security and opt to stay with traditional trade

payment and financing systems? Is a confirmed documentary letter of credit still the best option

for PAD? $(3$ Marks$)$

$2.$ How well$-$suited is PayPal, or similar online payment solutions, to the PAD business and model?

$(4$ Marks$)$

$3.$ What are the pros and cons related to traditional bank$-$provided trade finance and open account

solutions? Do non$-$bank providers offer a credible alternative? $(4$ Marks$)$

$4.$ What is your recommendation for Palate$-$Able Delights? $(4$ Marks$)$

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sources of primary data, or illustrations of effective or ineffective management.