Small Business Collections

Overcoming Challenges as Debt Collectors

By Delaney:

Debt Collectors are faced with many hurdles when trying to contact consumers to pay on past due balances. Many of these hurdles come from pre-conceived notions about what it means to have an account sent to collections, or to be contacted by a collection agency.

At American Profit Recovery, we do our best every day to change the perception of the collection industry in order to educate both consumers and prospective clients on what those things truly mean. […]

2024-09-27T10:00:13-04:00September 27th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections, Team APR|

Setting your seasonal business up for success-including positive cash flow

If you operate any type of seasonal business, you know there are ups and downs and fluctuations during your fiscal year. It’s important to have a game plan in place to manage the busy times and survive slower periods.

We serve as a collection agency for seasonal businesses among others and we can tell you that cash flow can be a struggle for many that operate at different volumes during the year.

If you are running a seasonal business, check out our tips to prepare for your busy season and maintain a positive cash flow throughout the year. […]

2024-09-18T09:34:44-04:00September 20th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

Don’t leave money on the table-why small invoices add up to positive cash flow

“I have a lot of small invoices in my business that have not been paid. What should I do?”

This is a common question our team gets from small and large businesses regarding lower dollar amount invoices that remain unpaid.

Many businesses think it’s not worth the effort to implement collection activity on small invoices. But what if we told you that focusing on these in your business could add up to significant amounts of money recovered for your business.

Many businesses choose to write off the smaller unpaid invoices because they believe it’s a hassle to collect those amounts. But if you add that up over the course of the year, you’ll probably be shocked at the […]

2024-09-18T09:22:20-04:00September 18th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

Top 10 reasons using a debt collection agency is better than going it alone

Why should my business use a collection agency?

That’s a question we hear often.

The fact is there are enormous benefits to outsourcing your debt collections for a small business and even a larger organization.

Having a reputable debt collection agency represent your business is one of the smartest moves you can make. It can improve your cash flow, save you time and money, and protect you from legal challenges.

Check out our top 10 reasons why using a debt collection agency is far better than using internal resources.

Improved cash flow

Hands down, this is the number one reason your business of any size should be partnering with a reputable debt collection agency. The timely collection of those unpaid invoices […]

2024-08-19T09:26:13-04:00August 19th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

Unlocking Cash Flow: Why Every Small Business Needs a Bookkeeper

If you’re a small business owner and you’ve been trying to do the books yourself, take a few minutes to understand why hiring a bookkeeper can be a game-changer for your small business.

We know that some of you out there continue to try and do everything in your small business, including all the invoicing, bookkeeping, and financial duties. But that should not be the case. If there’s one thing you should outsource or get some help with, it’s the financial aspects of your small business.

Hiring a bookkeeper to keep your business on track can be called mission-critical. Without detailed attention to your small business’s financial activity, cash flow can plummet quickly.

Reasons to hire a bookkeeper […]

2024-06-11T10:05:33-04:00June 16th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

How to create and communicate payment expectations for customers

Effective communication can solve many challenges in a business of any size. In fact, it is a mission-critical component of any type of business. Whether it’s internal or external communications, every business needs to make this a priority.

When it comes to cash flow in an organization, this is a critical area where strong communication is key, and consistent communication can make a difference.

Being crystal clear on payment expectations with customers and clients can drastically impact your cash flow.

Clear expectations help prevent misunderstandings and ensure more timely payments. They can also protect your business’s financial health, promote transparency, and enhance the trust you have with your customers.

Check out our quick guide to understand why payment expectations […]

2024-06-11T10:05:55-04:00June 13th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

What are the most common myths about debt collectors?

There are countless myths about debt collectors and the debt collection industry as a whole. Debt collections in many circumstances can be a complex situation for both the business trying to recover money and the consumer trying to navigate financial difficulty.

If we go back to the nightly news programs of past, many of us remember the segments that only focused on some negative behavior of a chosen few working in the industry.

However, that’s just not how the debt collection industry operates currently. Collection agencies play a mission-critical role in the businesses they serve and the overall economy.

But there are still many myths floating out there.

If you want to learn more about the positive aspects of […]

2024-05-20T09:21:24-04:00May 23rd, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

Overcoming common debt collection challenges for your small business

Every size business, whether a small business or a larger organization will have to manage late and non-paying customers. It’s just a reality of being in business and part of the accounts receivable process.

Not every customer is going to pay their bills on time. That would be nice, but it just doesn’t happen for a wide range of reasons. Some of those reasons are legitimate and other reasons will challenge you and your staff.

Keeping current with accounts receivables and maintaining cash flow are constant challenges of running any small business. That’s when a small business needs to decide to implement some form of debt collection activity.

Let’s examine the various challenges a small business faces with […]

2024-05-20T08:42:38-04:00May 20th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

Understanding realities-why consumers struggle to pay on time

There are numerous legitimate reasons why a consumer might struggle to pay your business on time, or at all and many of them stem from financial difficulties.

As business owners, executives and others keeping an eye on the bottom line, you may get angry because some customers have not paid your business and you’re left wondering why.

However, as we indicate here, many circumstances limit a consumer’s ability to pay your business, and they should be considered.

If you want to better understand why some of your customers are not paying, take a look at our insight below. […]

Your business went to small claims court-Now what?

Many organizations and commonly small businesses will attempt to get customers to pay on outstanding invoices through various methods. However, for a wide range of reasons, small businesses can struggle to get timely payments, which ultimately affects cash flow.

One method that many small businesses have employed over the years is taking customers to small claims court. It’s relatively inexpensive to file a claim, and if you have paperwork to back up your claim, your business will often achieve a favorable judgment. That’s good news.

The bad news? A small claims judgment is just that, an order from the court for the client to pay your business. And for the most part, the authority ends there.

In short, […]

2024-03-12T10:52:57-04:00March 15th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Collection, Small Business Collections|
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