Small Business Collections

If you’re running a small business, unpaid invoices don’t just impact your cash flow, they are draining your time and energy and are a major distraction. And if you’ve reached the tipping point where your internal billing and follow-up procedures are just not working, that’s when bringing in a collection agency that specializes in small business can make a dramatic difference.

It’s important to note that not all collection agencies operate in the same way. Many focus on specific industries, regions and other types of business.

If you need to evaluate how to choose the best small business debt collection agency, we have some tips below to help you make that next decision. […]

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. […]