It’s no secret that times have changed. Corporate consolidations, new technology, global markets, banking restrictions, security concerns and a tough economy all impact our business practices and can mean both positive and negative effects to the bottom line. Embracing, rather than ignoring, these changes can breathe new life into your small business via new…
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The ACA, the BBB, and the CAC — does this sound like a meaningless alphabet soup? Believe it or not, these letters are important, especially if you’re looking for a good debts collection company. So what are they? The ACA International is an association for credit and collections professionals. Part of their role is to…
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We find, in The Odyssey, this debt collection effort: At daybreak I’ll be off, to see the Kaukonians about a debt they owe me, an old one and no trifle. -Homer Well, some things never change. Where there’s money, there’s also unpaid debt. But many things do change, and the technology available for collection is…
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In previous posts, we advised you to go to freeannualcreditreport.com and get at least one of your reports from one of the three major reporting bureaus. Now that you have the credit report in hand, it’s time to chase down any fraudulent accounts identity thieves might have set up, or extra transactions they racked up…
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We’ve previously posted about criteria you can use to ensure you’re picking the right collection agency. This decision is one that should be made carefully, so we advised you to be sure to check the agency’s reputation, associations/affiliations, and training policies. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though. It’s important to look beyond the…
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Consider the humble invoice. It is, of course, the means by which you get paid. But did you realize the verbiage on your invoice might affect whether you’re paid in a timely manner? Your invoice is also one of your primary means of communication to your clients, and it has a lot more impact than…
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