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Mechanic’s Liens Are the LAST Resort

Debt Collection, Home Services, PoolsBy Joe GargiuloAugust 13, 2015

Ever been stiffed? Few things make your blood boil that hot, and we’ve all been there. You know how it unfolds. This fall you’ll close a customer’s pool when they’re not home, and they won’t pay you. Or you’ll finish building a pool on time so your client can have a big party – and…

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Pest Control Owner Operators and In House Debt Collection

Home ServicesBy Joe GargiuloJuly 2, 2015

Public health officials attribute our modern quality of life to three things: better vaccines, better sanitation and better pest control.  When Americans’ fear of bugs ranks third after public speaking and heights, and when 93% of Americans worry about the bugs in their home, there’s no question that the massive market you serve really wants…

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Collections: Sink or Swim for Pool Companies

Debt Collection, Home ServicesBy Joe GargiuloJuly 18, 2013

The nation is under a blazing heat advisory, which means nothing but big bucks for your business, right? So you’re beefing up on staff, adding machinery, and basically raking in the dough. Yet when the rush is over, you don’t want your funds to “take a dive,” “get burned,” or “be all wet,” do you?…

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Small Business Collections for Your Landscaping Business

Debt Collection, Home Services, UncategorizedBy Joe GargiuloJuly 16, 2013

You don’t need an auto tiller to spread the seeds for a successful landscaping business. But as you know, a single instance of root rot can spread so quickly that it can kill your entire crop. Don’t let bad debt overcome you. Take root with these ideas on how to see more green. Trim and…

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Do I Really Need to Hire a Collections Agency?

Commercial Services, Debt Collection, Flat Fee Collections, Home ServicesBy Joe GargiuloOctober 28, 2011

Unpaid debts are on the rise, but whether or not to hire a collection agency is still a valid question for many business owners.  If you have a high volume of uncollected debt, the answer is obvious, but many businesses fall into a gray area. Collecting In-House If you’re unsure about whether to hire a collections…

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