Tag: Debt Collection

  • Avoiding Credit Card Debt

    Credit card debt is a common problem that can lead to financial stress and can be difficult to manage. However, there are several steps you can take to avoid falling into credit card debt in the first place. Here are some tips to help you avoid credit card debt: Create a budget: A budget is…

  • What Bailiffs Can & Cannot Do

    Bailiffs are individuals who are authorized to collect outstanding debts and enforce court orders. They are commonly used by creditors and government agencies to collect unpaid fines, taxes, and other debts. While bailiffs have certain powers to enforce judgments and seize assets, there are also legal limitations on what they can and cannot do. What…

  • Tips to avoid debt

    Debt can quickly spiral out of control and become a major burden, so it’s important to take steps to avoid it. Here are some tips to help you stay debt-free: Create a budget: A budget is a crucial tool to help you manage your finances and avoid debt. Make sure you account for all of…

  • What are the causes of business debt?

    The effects of business debt can be catastrophic; without finance to pay wages, purchase new inventory or repay debts, businesses cannot function as they should. This throws a spanner in the works when it comes to developing staff skills and product/service quality – something banks take into account before offering support. It takes just one…

  • Does Debt Die With You?

    What happens to debt when you die? When you pass, your unpaid debts are not forgotten. It’s the executor of your Will that is legally obliged to distribute any remaining debt among rightful creditors. But be warned – if a debt exceeds the value of an estate it can leave those behind unable to make…

  • Paying bills and expenses after someone dies

    When someone passes away, settling their estate involves discharging all outstanding debts and managing expenses related to their death – such as funeral costs. It’s important to ensure that a deceased person leaves behind a legacy of balance for those left behind. When someone has died, their estate is liable for paying their outstanding debts.…

  • WHICH TYPE OF BUSINESSES USUALLY USE A DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY?

    Whether it is simply for advice surrounding problem invoices or for an ongoing credit control service, debt collection agencies are used by thousands of businesses of all kinds across the UK. Why do companies use external providers when it comes to debt collection and credit control: Regain time and resource to focus on newer invoices…

  • Late Payment – what are my rights if a supplier refuses to pay on time?

    As a small business owner, getting paid on time for all your transactions is essential. A late payment to a small business affects the business in many ways, from potentially not being able to pay staff or not being able to pay rent on time. What is the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act…