The 2018 ACA International Fall Forum and Expo, a three-day conference presented by ACA International, will be held Nov. 7 – 9 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, Ill. The trade event includes educational seminar sessions, expert industry speakers, an exhibitor showcase, and a variety of networking opportunities for credit and collection professionals. The seminar…
“Agentless collections is the wave of the future,” said President/CEO Courtney Reynaud of Creditors Bureau USA. Her prediction is shared by at least one other executive quoted in an article about collection agencies’ “20 Most Powerful Women” from the September-October issue of Collection Advisor magazine. Nearly 70 percent of the 140,000 professionals in the industry…
While the pros and cons of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 continue to be debated, organizations with outstanding accounts receivable would be well served by launching a tax season strategy this fall to maximize the potential for collecting outstanding debt next spring. The IRS will announce the official start of the 2019…
MGMA18, an annual conference by the Medical Group Management Association, presents learning sessions, compelling speakers, a tradeshow and networking opportunities for medical group practice managers who are interested in learning optimized methodologies. More than 5,000 professionals — including medical practice and hospital executives, physicians and consultants — are expected to attend the trade event Sept.…
Changes to the management of energy industry accounts receivable, in conjunction with a transition toward new revenue sources and distribution, present new opportunities for forward-thinking utility companies. The potential revenue sources includes renewable energy models, RenTech and an approaching wave of e-vehicles that will start breaking shore over the next few years. Simultaneously, distribution changes…
Optio Solutions recently released the guide “How to Find the Best Debt Collection Agency.” This comprehensive guide is designed for business leaders who are considering hiring a collection agency, looking to add on additional agencies, and those who are currently in the process of selecting an agency. This evaluation tool provides in-depth information and strategies…
Petaluma, Calif. (August 13, 2018) — Optio Solutions, a national debt collection agency, is conducting a job fair to satisfy immediate demand and curate talent for future placements. The event takes place 4 – 7 pm, Tuesday, August 28 on a shaded outdoor patio, offering job seekers free professional head shots and the chance to…
A demanding economic landscape and rising consumer debt will continue to challenge energy industry accounts receivable, but providers leveraging improved customer satisfaction with digital technologies are expected to deliver lasting profits. According to “2018 Outlook on Power and Utilities,” a white paper by Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions, the trends include a significant rise in…
Petaluma, California (August 6, 2018) — Student family members from Optio Solutions and its parent company, CrossCheck, received $1,000 scholarships from the ACA International Education Foundation via its Loomer Mortenson Education Scholarship Program. The foundation awarded 36 high school and college students with a total of $55,000 in assistance for the upcoming school year. Scholarship…
The vital role played by debt collection agencies in expediting accounts receivable is common knowledge to most business people, but very few understand the client onboarding process or the complexities needed to make a new collection campaign go live. Directed by agencies, the implementation of a successful collection program is the result of a cooperative…