Accounts Receivables

Every year, busy professionals like you running and operating small businesses try to hit the reset button on a number of levels.

One critical item on the minds of most small- to medium-sized business owners is how to improve cash flow. For many, it seems to be an ongoing challenge.

For many small businesses, cash flow problems are not necessarily due to a lack of sales. Negative cash flow results from delayed payments, unclear processes, and inconsistent follow-up on late invoices.

When your accounts receivable systems lack structure, those unpaid invoices slowly accumulate and eventually hurt your business.

The good news is that many cash flow problems can be prevented by implementing the right systems. And as the new […]

We have been serving as a collection agency for lawn care companies and other landscaping professionals for over two decades. And our team understands the unique challenges professionals in the green industry face in getting customers to pay and maintaining positive cash flow.

While every business faces challenges in getting consumers to pay on time, lawn care professionals and landscaping companies face unique industry-specific challenges.

And it’s important to understand these challenges to develop a system and strategy to get paid on time and communicate with those customers who are not paying you.

If you own and operate a lawn care or landscaping company, you’ll want to check out some of the reasons why you may be struggling […]

It’s human nature. Many people wait far too long to ask for help or get the assistance they need to improve a challenging situation.

We also find this in business. Especially in small business. Many owners and operators attempt to resolve an ongoing challenge until it reaches a point where they can no longer “go it alone.”

This is especially true when it comes to managing cash flow and ensuring customers pay on time. And we’ve heard this story time and time again over the past two decades. A business invoices, calls and sends statements. But for a section of their client base, these prove ineffective. And it’s a clear sign that your business needs professional help.

How […]

“I’m looking for a highly rated collection agency with great recommendations. What do these agencies do best?”

We often hear this question on our travels. It’s a question we hear at trade shows and seminars, and it’s frequently asked in online forums.

It’s a great question, and one you should ask when looking for an agency to represent your business. Who do other businesses recommend and why?

Here’s a breakdown of what the best collection agencies do to maintain their reputation and be considered highly rated and often recommended. […]

Early intervention is a critical strategy in effective debt collections. And that’s especially important when you’re working with a reputable debt collection agency. To put it simply, it can mean the difference between getting paid or not collecting your money.

What is early intervention? It is proactive engagement with your delinquent accounts as soon as they become overdue. It’s not waiting for, or putting off, the process of contacting late-paying customers. And it is a necessary tool to substantially increase the likelihood of successfully recovering your money.

According to numerous reports throughout 2025, Americans are racking up historic debt. Household debt is on the rise and it continues to climb. Because more and more families are choosing […]