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What are the best ways to get customers to pay on time?

There are not many factors that control the cash flow of a business more than customers and the time frame in which they pay for products or services. In short, customers pay late, cash flow suffers. Customers pay on time, resulting in positive cashflow. When it comes to accounts receivables, it’s that simple.

However, we are not living in an ideal world and for many in business, chasing down payments is just part of running a business. If your organization extends credit in any way, you’ll be investing some measure of resources in trying to get paid on time. From forgetful customers, disputes to a charge to the more trying cases such as customer just not […]

David Greenwood2020-09-27T10:50:43-04:00September 27th, 2020|Categories: Advice for Businesses|

Find a solution in every problem

By: Pocholo Alvarez

As I come closer to my two-year anniversary here at American Profit Recovery, I can’t think of all the changes that happened ever since I walked in through the front door. Just like the majority of the world, I had a bad interpretation of what a debt collector is. After spending even the first few days in the company, I realized that the people that I work with really do care about helping our clients and consumers. It’s understandable that people are going to have a hard time with paying their debts, especially with COVID-19 affecting everyone’s lives. That’s where we step in to help, and I can truly say that American […]

David Greenwood2020-09-02T09:32:30-04:00September 2nd, 2020|Categories: Team APR|

Getting your business paid during COVID-19

We’re not fond of overused terms here but one we do feel is relevant during the year 2020, is that “now, more than ever,” it is mission critical to be getting paid for the work your business does and the services you provide. Regardless of the size of your organization, cash flow is something that has probably taken a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic fallout that came with it.

There are three factors that have played into the challenges that some businesses have had to deal with. The first is that depending on the type of job or career you have, you as a consumer may have lost that job. Take those […]

David Greenwood2020-08-25T13:44:33-04:00August 25th, 2020|Categories: Advice for Businesses|

We were built for this

When you make taking care of your employees your main mission as an organization, you never think that a pandemic could show you just why this is so critical to a business. While we miss the family atmosphere that once was our corporate office, the team-like way in which everyone rowed the same way, and the personal manner we help each other grow in a face to face environment, we have seen some of the most amazing teamwork during COVID-19 that we have ever seen.

We earned another spot on the Best Places to Work in Collections for the 13^th year in a row this past week, and we are all very proud. As an organization, […]

David Greenwood2021-07-30T09:40:51-04:00August 14th, 2020|Categories: Team APR|

Lunch by Zoom

By Courtney:

Working from home has been a huge adjustment, not only for the entire company but especially the customer service department. Back when we were in the office we were known as “the favorite row”. When you walked down the customer service isle you could feel the great energy, always joking around & laughing. Since this transition we have had to find new ways to keep that relationship & Zoom has been a huge tool.

One of my favorite things to do back in the office was take our monthly CSR lunch. As long as our department hits the monthly goal, we each take turns choosing somewhere to go out to eat. I’m sure you can […]

David Greenwood2020-08-10T09:19:59-04:00August 8th, 2020|Categories: Team APR|

Much more than a collector

By Angela:

As I sit back and reflect on the last few months and the changes that have taken place both within the office and personally, I can’t help but think WOW. EVERYONE, is going through it! The good news is that American Profit Recovery is here! This may sound corny but, the reality is just that.

Sometimes I feel like I’m much more than a collector, I like to think I wear multiple hats. I’m a wife, a sister, a work team leader, a teammate, but most importantly, I’m me. In these times, even when things get rough you will learn what your capable of and the support you have had all along. I am […]

David Greenwood2020-08-06T13:43:03-04:00August 6th, 2020|Categories: Team APR|

Debt Collections Good For the Economy

There are many activities that help boost our economy. A healthy jobs market, business spending, banks lending money as well as consumer spending. But did you know that debt collections were also a big part of a healthy economy?

For the consumer that may be in debt or having issues trying to catch up on financial obligations, they might not think so. But the collection industry is directly responsible for putting a large amount of money back into our economy and into the hands of business. […]

David Greenwood2020-07-24T14:35:15-04:00July 27th, 2020|Categories: Advice for Businesses|

I am good at this career

Around this time last year I was in my third month of training. Every day I was thinking, “What am I doing here? This isn’t the job for me. I don’t think I’ll ever be good at this.” Well, after being here for 15 months, I can look back and say I never thought I would have become good at being a Debt Collector, let alone still be here.

I really have to thank the American Profit Recovery team for my growth here. The owners, the managers and my coworkers are the reason I’m still here and never gave up. Being around so much positivity and motivation is the key to having a great work environment, […]

David Greenwood2020-11-30T16:38:53-05:00July 23rd, 2020|Categories: Team APR|

Why are we contacting consumers during these times?

By Joe W.

I keep getting asked two questions by my friends and family, “Why are you calling consumers during Covid-19?” and “Why are businesses turning over debts during Covid-19?” They point out to me that many people are struggling during these unprecedented times, and they cannot pay their bills.

I asked how anyone can know why a consumer has not resolved their account. A consumer may have lost their job or had their income reduced. They may have been personally affected by the virus, and have had to face unexpected medical costs. Or, they may have simply forgotten about the outstanding bill. I had someone tell me that during the Great Recession they had one blemish […]

David Greenwood2020-07-19T13:57:19-04:00July 21st, 2020|Categories: Advice for Businesses|

Changing the perception one person at a time

By Brit:

One mind at a time.

It sounds almost trite to say that changing the public perception of the collection industry must be accomplished one mind at a time, but yet it’s absolutely true. A lot of people still have a negative perception of what we as debt collectors do, whether that derives from media reports, second-hand knowledge from a friend or family member, or even their own past negative experience. […]

David Greenwood2020-07-19T11:47:14-04:00July 19th, 2020|Categories: Team APR|

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