Advice for Businesses

Our team is on the phone just about every day talking with business owners and others that may be responsible for keeping a business profitable. While some may call them sales professionals because in the end, we are trying to gain them as a client, they are also problem solvers at the core. Yes, they talk about how our system can help their business when it comes to cash flow and as a collection agency, that is what we do.

But they also listen intently to hear what those potential clients are saying and what their areas of pain are in a small or medium sized business. When we listen, our team can do a much […]

There are many ways your business can increase profits and hopefully increase cash flow by doing so. As a collection agency that specializes in working with all types of business, we are always fielding questions from concerned business owners and others about their lack of cash flow and in many cases, lack of profits. It’s a question we get often.

How can I increase the profits in my business?

There are many ways to increase the profits in your business. Some are right in front of you and others need a little searching but if you’re committed and stick to a process and, get the proper resources, you’ll be on your way to increased profitability.

Running a business is much harder than it looks. If you see all these gurus on social media telling you that you can make millions sitting on a beach and never worrying, you should be careful of what they are telling you because in most cases, it’s just not accurate. Do some people make money while enjoying the sound of crashing waves? Yes, but if they’re smart, they are still keeping a pulse on everything.

They know their numbers, know what their customers and clients need and don’t need, and they are well tuned in to the health of their business. If they don’t know these facts and figures, they’ll be out of business before they […]

When you think of a collection agency, what are your initial thoughts? As a consumer, you might have much different views of collection agencies than a business owner that needs to get paid on time. Even if that consumer has never dealt with being in collections, they might have already formed an opinion based on media coverage, nightly news magazines and how others talk about their experience.

As that business owner or other executive in charge of payments and cash flow, you might have your opinions of the debt collection industry as well. One of your beliefs is that it is just part of doing business. You need a collection agency to help your business get […]

One of the most frustrating parts about running a business of any size is when customers don’t pay on time or, pay you at all. You spent untold amounts of time securing these customers, building your reputation with them and then servicing them for long periods of time. Then one day, they fall behind and you’re not getting paid.

Maybe it was an oversight and maybe it’s more than just that. Sometimes your customers decide they didn’t like the service for whatever reason, and they stop paying. Other times, your customer might be going through a difficult period and they just need a solution to their debt problems. You’ll never know unless you begin the communication […]

Remember This. Short of rote memorization the population at large is not terribly good at memorizing long lists of unassociated information. So barring an overactive or enlarged medial temporal lobe it’s going to take Hard Work and Dedication to pull it off. A narrative, storytelling is one tried and true Life Hack that works well in accomplishing the dedication of information to your long-term memory. […]

You think you trust everyone on your team, and you’d like nothing more than to have that trust with everyone. Trust is one of the things that creates a positive workplace and helps to build company culture. Which in turn, helps an organization grow.

As a collection agency, we hear the struggles of businesses all the time. Lack of cash flow, customers not paying on time or paying at all. When it comes to losing money in that way, it is easily detected. Just match up your invoice with your receivables and you should be able to decide if […]

Have you ever heard people say, “I don’t care what people think about me?” Sure, we all have. For some, what others think about them doesn’t seem to register and it doesn’t bother them in the least.

But have you ever heard a person say that about their business? We hope not but we’re sure there’s a few out there..

Whether you like it or not, what people think about your business is a big deal and it should concern you every day. Just about every move you make can make an impact on what people think about your business and your overall reputation.

Your good reputation can make the difference between having an okay year to having […]