All businesses face cash flow issues during challenging economic climates, making it especially difficult to collect customer payments within the agreed-upon terms. To optimize your collection efforts and cash flow, it is essential to reevaluate the priorities of your collection department, including the utilization of third-party collection agencies. Making timely referrals to these agencies for… Read more »
Machine Learning in Credit & Collection Scoring
Managing receivables is a crucial aspect of B2B financial management. Late or unpaid invoices and bad debts can significantly impact cash flow, causing businesses to struggle to meet their financial obligations. Companies rely on various tools, including payment and credit scoring, to prioritize their B2B collection activities to stay on top of outstanding payments. Payment… Read more »
Commercial Vs Consumer Collection Agencies
If you are in business, there will come a time when you need to enlist the services of a collection agency to help recover your past-due receivables and bad debts. So how do you find the right one? Commercial debt usually involves significant amounts and often complex circumstances that can lead to financial issues for… Read more »
Statute of Limitations
Statute of Limitations by State For Commercial Collections The Statute of Limitations for lawsuits varies by state, and runs anywhere from 3 to 15 years, after which the debt is “time-barred,” and you cannot sue. You should use every legal means at your disposal, of course, but if you wait too long and rely on… Read more »
Things to Consider When Hiring a Collection Agency
Every company needs a collection agency, since there will always be customers that default or who will not pay under the normal terms. Here are some ideas for your consideration when choosing an agency. If you are B2B you must select a “commercial” bad debt collection specialist, as they have experience dealing with corporate debt… Read more »