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Collection Manager Angela is looking to grow career opportunities for others

We have a new collection manager here at American Profit Recovery and her name is Angela. She has been with American Profit Recovery for several years now and she has demonstrated the leadership qualities that can move a team in the right direction.

If you are a regular reader of our blog then you have seen Angela, better known as Angie to her coworkers, contributing many articles about what it’s like to work here at American Profit Recovery, the culture we continuously build as well as the career opportunities.

Angela joined American Profit Recovery in October of 2015. She was promoted to Work Team Lead, a supervisory role at APR in March of 2019. During her tenure […]

David Greenwood2023-06-23T12:19:00-04:00June 26th, 2023|Categories: Team APR|

Is there a way to tell if my customer is not going to pay my business?

We speak to business owners and other decision-makers all the time when it comes to debt collections and there is one question they ask repeatedly.

Are there any warning signs a customer is not going to pay?

And the answer is a definitive yes!

There are unquestionably signs that a customer is not going to pay and we have assembled these below. And while that is not always the case, our experts have found these are the more apparent signs of a customer not paying you in the future. You may have customers that are just disorganized at home which includes paying their bills but it’s important to keep an eye out for these warning signs.

If your business […]

David Greenwood2023-06-23T12:10:53-04:00June 23rd, 2023|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Advice for Businesses, Small Business Collections|

Common questions a business asks before using a collection agency

Deciding to use a debt collection agency can be a big step for a business. Many business owners and other decision-makers have a number of questions they want answered before deciding to take that next step with an accounts receivable program.

They want to know that they made the best decision possible for their organization. Of course getting late and non-paying customers to the table is a top concern, there can be other concerns that a business of any size wants to address before taking the next step in debt collections.

Here are some common concerns a business may have regarding using a debt collection agency and how a reputable agency can assist in these areas.

Will we […]

David Greenwood2023-06-11T14:38:26-04:00June 14th, 2023|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Advice for Businesses, Small Business Collections|

Household debt just exceeded $17 trillion-is your small business ready?

It’s June 2023 and household debt just set an all-time record. And it could affect every business in the country.

The New York Federal Reserve issued a report in May 2023 that indicated a new record in household debt. Americans have racked up over $17 trillion in debt. And that should concern every business owner, entrepreneur and anyone responsible for accounts receivables.

From rising inflation to a changing job market, there are many factors that have contributed to this record number.

There has never been a better time for your business to hit the pause button and thoroughly analyze your entire accounts receivables program. That also includes the debt collection process your business has implemented and the partners […]

David Greenwood2023-06-11T14:29:58-04:00June 11th, 2023|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

What Qualities Does It Take to Be Successful At American Profit Recovery?

By Michael:

To be successful at American Profit Recovery, you must have integrity, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. These three qualities will take you as far as you want to go in this company because they’re the most important in the collection industry. Consumers do not want to give their money to people they don’t trust, aren’t positive, and don’t work for it.

Having integrity is important because it makes you feel secure as a person. When you do not have integrity, you lack confidence in who you are because you are not honest about your morals and values. Being confident on the phone while talking to consumers can work wonders. People are more […]

David Greenwood2023-06-02T11:08:06-04:00June 2nd, 2023|Categories: Team APR, What APR is up to|

The pros and cons of different debt collection methods

No matter the size of your business, your organization will always encounter consumers that have challenges meeting their financial obligations. For a whole host of reasons, consumers can either be late in paying you, or stop paying your business altogether.

We always advise the organizations we work with to have an internal debt collection strategy prior to issuing accounts to a collection agency. That allows your business to conduct due diligence in trying to resolve the matter internally.

There are many ways to get your customers to pay before handing that account over to your debt collection agency. And there are benefits to doing so but there are also some issues to keep in mind.

Check out our […]

David Greenwood2023-05-02T08:23:45-04:00May 5th, 2023|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

Working in Debt Collections-Expectations vs Reality

By Angela:

I have had the pleasure of sitting in on plenty of interviews throughout my career with American Profit Recovery. During this time, I have noticed some common things potential candidates are always looking for.

One of the biggest is that they want an opportunity for growth, a company they can make a nice living at and a good working environment.

I want to take a moment to address these 3 points that not many people can say (and mean it) that they love what they do.

Eight years ago, when I started here, I didn’t even know if I would like to call people to collect debts. […]

David Greenwood2023-05-02T10:04:52-04:00May 3rd, 2023|Categories: Team APR|

How communicating with a debt collector can resolve your debt

If you are a consumer struggling with debt, you’ll want to pay attention to one of the best pieces of consumer advice we can provide you.

If you have an outstanding debt and you are being contacted by a collection agency, pick up that phone, answer that e-mail or respond to that text message. You’ll start the process of getting out of debt and lower your anxiety at the same time.

Never be apprehensive or afraid to communicate with a professional debt collector. Professionally trained collectors are there to help you navigate the complexities of outstanding debt.

Here’s a few tips from our debt collection experts on how consumers can improve communication with debt collectors. […]

David Greenwood2023-05-02T08:11:52-04:00May 2nd, 2023|Categories: Advice for Consumers|

Cash flow basics for a changing economy

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, and your small business can be vulnerable to cash flow issues. And economic conditions can be a major driver, whether it be negative or positive cash flow.

Without a steady flow of cash, your small business could struggle to meet your own financial obligations, attend to basic expenses, meet payroll, invest in growth and so much more.

If you are worried about cash flow in your small business this year, it is time to revisit some ways that can affect positive cash flow. While using a debt collection agency is one strategy, many more factors affect positive cash flow.

Economic conditions are going to affect your cash flow

Our changing economy […]

David Greenwood2023-04-03T08:10:32-04:00April 3rd, 2023|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Advice for Businesses, Small Business Collections|

5 things your business should never do when trying to collect a debt

One of the more frustrating parts of running any type of business is when customers pay late or do not pay at all. We’re confident you would agree with that statement.

As a debt collection agency that works with small business and large organizations, we hear the disappointments regularly from people just like you we are consulting with.

When we conduct our free consultations for debt collections, it’s one of the first things we hear. Business owners, and others that are part of the accounts receivables process continue to experience the aggravations of getting certain customers to pay.

While there are endless reasons why customers become delinquent on their financial obligations to your business, business owners tell […]

David Greenwood2023-03-30T08:16:03-04:00March 30th, 2023|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Advice for Businesses, Small Business Collections|

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