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When Is It Too Late To Recover Payments?
A common question for people seeking payments for overdue invoices from customers is when is it too late to recover payments? While we all like to think that our customers will do the right thing and pay on time, sometimes you will come up against customers who have no intention of settling their invoices. Weeks…
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3 Questions To Ask A Customer That Hasn’t Paid On Time
Sometimes customers decide not to pay, sometimes even if they have always paid on time before. When this happens it can be frustrating and time consuming trying to find out what might have gone wrong to cause them not to pay and then more time chasing the payment. Sometimes it could be all due to…
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Why You Should Keep Your Customer Up To Date On Late Payment Policy
If you have owned a business for a period of time, there is a good chance you have come across clients who either decide not to pay for the goods or services you provided or try to delay payments. This can sometimes set in motion a long the long and difficult process of debt recovery…
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Debt Charities Complain That Bailiffs Continue To Abuse Powers
Debt charities have been highlighting how some bailiffs have been continuing to intimidate debtors despite changes in the law designed to place limits on their powers. The flouting of current rules and regulations could see the government take a harder line particularly when there are reports that debtors have been treated unfairly. While the complaints…
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How To Recover Your Debts Without Frightening Clients
If you’re a business having problems with bad debts, those clients continuing to avoid paying you can make your blood boil. The problem is when those clients that owe you money are your most valuable clients, it’s unlikely you will want to frighten them away altogether. So what should you do to avoid scaring your…
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Debt Recovery From European Debtors Post Brexit
Brexit will almost certainly continue to create seismic shockwaves to the economy in the months ahead and plenty of uncertainty for UK businesses trading with companies in the EU. While previously businesses could fall back on the support of European Union laws when settling disputes, the triggering of Article 50 will eventually remove that support…
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Why Even Sole Traders Can Benefit From Debt Collection Agencies
Sole traders are often too busy or lack the resources needed to chase late payments and recover debts, which is why hiring a debt collection agency to take care of debt recovery can be a great time and money saver. While most businesses and individuals will honour their payment commitments, a small minority will either…
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How To Protect Your Business From Volatile Start-ups
While we’re not suggesting that every start up company is going to end up owing you money, dealing with a new business requires a certain amount of caution. One thing you probably will get from a start up is a good deal. The owners are likely to be falling over themselves in their eagerness to…
