Small Business Collections

What Does It Take to Be a Debt Collector? A Look at a Professional’s Training and Tools

There are many great career opportunities in the debt collection industry. And one of them is being a professional debt collector.

Professionally trained debt collectors serve several purposes. They of course assist a business with improving cash flow by bringing late and non-paying customers to the table. And they help consumers navigate challenging financial situations.

Training is the most important part of being a professional debt collector. There are many parts of being in collections that require consistent knowledge and training as well as mastering creatin skills.

Want to know more about the ongoing training and skill-building that professional debt collectors go through? […]

How Active Listening Can Turn Difficult Debt Collection Calls Into Collaborative Solutions

Active listening is something our professional debt collectors practice and implement daily here. In fact, we would go as far as to say that it is one of the foundations of how we operate.

In all aspects of life and business, listening is one of the most critical skills we can master. And as a collection agency working with small businesses and large organizations, it is a must for us to carry out our mission.

What is active listening?

Active listening is concentrating on, seeking to understand, and responding to an individual thoughtfully. And it goes beyond just hearing somebody speaking and includes emotions, engagement and trying to understand the context of a discussion. This is why it […]

Taking the Emotion Out of Late Payments- Strategies to Protect Your Business and Peace of Mind

Late and non-paying customers can be emotionally draining for your small business. Whether you’re operating a lawn care company, veterinarian practice, heating and air conditioning business, or any other small operation, having customers who don’t pay on time is just part of being in business.

While large organizations have their share of the same challenge, your small business can feel the pain of customers not paying far deeper. And if you’re a small business operating in a smaller community and you get to know many of your customers, this challenge is even more difficult.

Many small businesses come to us for help with their receivables and we can feel the emotions brewing inside them. They’re frustrated, baffled […]

2024-12-11T12:48:57-05:00December 16th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

Turn Your Outstanding Invoices Into Cash: The Power of Early Intervention

We see it all too often. Businesses have a pile of outstanding invoices. They are not getting paid, and the business waits far too long to get serious about getting those customers to keep up with their payments.

Maybe they don’t have the systems in place to get late customers to pay or they may not want to upset their customers by implementing collection activity. But waiting too long to bring your customers to the table is a recipe for negative cash flow. Which can have long-lasting consequences.

Implementing early intervention is a far better strategy that is helping small businesses get paid.

Implementing systematic follow-ups and debt collection activity early in a delinquency is vital to the […]

2024-12-11T12:43:02-05:00December 11th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

Can a collection agency help me keep my customers?

Utilizing a reputable collection agency for your all business or larger organization is one of the best ways to dramatically improve cash flow.

And, it’s also a strategic tool in retaining your customers even if they do owe you money.

Professionally trained debt collectors understand how to listen, show empathy, understand individual situations and take the time to solve problems with consumers. If your customers are facing financial difficulty, a debt collector can actually help your customer navigate the complexities of being in debt.

Want to know more about how a collection agency can actually help your business keep customers? Check out some of the reasons below. […]

2024-11-20T08:53:48-05:00November 25th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, Small Business Collections|

Red flags of negative cash flow and when to get help

If you’re running any type of business, negative cash flow does not just happen. There are always red flags of negative cash flow that give you an indication of a problem within your organization.

Negative cash flow can rapidly disrupt a small business’s operations. Many businesses struggle to keep a consistent client base and have slim margins, which means it’s important to keep a close eye on cash flow.

Check out our tips on recognizing the red flags of negative cash flow and when to seek professional resources to correct the situation. […]

2024-11-20T08:42:52-05:00November 20th, 2024|Categories: Accounts Receivables, 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|
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