Unlike hard goods like cars, furniture, etc., utilities like electricity, water and gas are intangible services. While a car can be repossessed in the case of non-payment, utilities can’t be reclaimed. That makes utilities debt collection difficult as the only real incentive for paying is disruption of service. And, since many utilities are considered essential…
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A successful debt collector can sometimes be the difference between success and failure in business. And hiring the best debt collection specialists can help your business in its goal of getting paid for goods and services provided. It is rarely so simple as a client or customer simply not wanting to pay. There could be…
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While we are increasingly attached to our screens, one would be tempted to think it is easier than ever to contact someone. That of course is not necessarily the case as spam calls, texts and emails are pervasive as ever across our phones and tablets, leaving many to simply ignore calls and messages from an…
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Unlike the tracers used to track motion in the military, medicine or science, debt collection skip tracing involves searching for consumers or business owners who have gone missing. These individuals may be evasive debtors or those who have inadvertently dropped off the grid for a variety of reasons. The U.S. Postal Service, for example, estimates…
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Having “the right feet on the street” is critical to any venture, but especially when it involves launching a tax season collection strategy. In this case, the feet translate to having a qualified collection agency design and implement a plan for the upcoming tax season. Ideally, agencies will launch a strategy in time for the…
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Auditing third party collection agencies is standard procedure among corporate clients in today’s business world. The reason for conducting audits is simple. Clients want to confirm that agencies are protecting their interest with compliant practices and efficient collection efforts that result in a favorable return on investment, brand protection, and customer retention. Auditing third party…
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