What things should you avoid saying to a debtor? What steps can you take to avoid a lawsuit? When you work with consumer debtors, you should assume that the debtors are fully aware of their rights and are secretly looking for a way to sue you for...
Do you know when to stop sending statements to customers? How do you know if sending a statement is violating bankruptcy law? Sometimes it makes sense to suspend sending statements to customers.
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What counts as a legal entity when lending money? When it comes to credit lending, there are five common legal entities: • Sole Proprietorship: A business owned and operated by an individual, without limited liability or any of the other features of a...
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What does your credit lending process look like? Why is it important to know your customer in detail? When you extend credit, the type of legal entity you're extending credit to is key to determining how much credit to grant.
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How do you decide whether to give a customer credit or not? Have you heard of the five Cs of credit? Any decision to extend credit to a customer is loosely based on what are commonly referred to as the five Cs of credit: character, collateral, capacity,..
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Have you been struggling to find a reliable debt collector? How can you tell a good debt collection service from a bad one? Here are some signs to look for: One-Stop Shopping: You don't want to search all over the country for professionals that provide...
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How thoroughly do you document transactions with your clients? Did you know that proper documentation can save you a whole lot of legal trouble? An old expression, always applicable to billing practices, states, "It isn't done if it isn't in writing."...
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Are you familiar with the basics of entering a contract? Do you know what makes a contract valid or invalid? The five essential elements to a contract are offer, acceptance, consideration, mutuality, and legality.
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Are you struggling to get a debtor to pay? Do you know how to build a list of their assets? When your debtor isn't paying, you need to pursue his assets to collect your judgment.
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Do you keep thorough notes on your credit customers? How often do you review credit information with your clients? You can help keep the odds in your favor by insisting on good documentation throughout the credit and collection process.
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Is your debtor hard to contact? Are they avoiding your calls? What could possibly be worse than voicemail jail? A disconnected phone! In business, a disconnected phone is usually the kiss of death for your collections.
The recently created American Yerba Mate Association is proud to present one of its members, Matea, the yerba mate powder set to join in the matcha craze in the U.S.
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Are your customers' payments continually late? Want to learn how to speed up the process? Sometimes you want to go over to your customer's office, locate the checkbook, and hand someone a check to fill out for payment on outstanding invoices.
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Is it difficult to get getting the money you're owed from customers? Want to learn tactics to get paid sooner? If a debtor gets away with stalling on an account, your company ends up footing the bill for any shortfall in cash flow.
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Do your customers come up with excuses to not pay? Are your contracts weak? When you draft a contract, you should incorporate standard clauses that clarify your intentions and simplify your life in the event of disputes or litigation.
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Is your delinquent customer ignoring your requests for payment? Is there proof that this customer owes you money? Before a debtor commits to payment, you may have to force them to make an admission.
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Don't want to wait and see if your customers pay their bills? The two leading alternatives to the traditional collection of accounts receivable are: Credit insurance: An insurance company actually insures the account receivable, typically for a fixed...
Virtual reality technology is rapidly evolving and one company leading the charge is Sansar, a metaverse platform that offers a comprehensive infrastructure for both VR and desktop users.
United States-based, SmartFinds Marketing, and Austrian product manufacturer, D.S. Holder GmbH, announce a product marketing partnership for the United States market.
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Have you reached an impasse with your debtor? Are they refusing to pay the full amount? You may have to negotiate. The good news is, you're probably better at negotiation than you think.