Do you have customers who make a delay in payment? You’re not alone, there are many small businesses that are suffering from the same situation. For that here are few ways to deal with Bad Debt collection when it becomes overdue.
Go Legal
Here is the first option where you can go down to the legal action route. There are some customers who will respond to the debt recovery agents and others need an even firmer approach to persuade them to pay all due invoices. Here where legal proceedings come in. The legal way is also a time consuming and costly route to take. As fees vary depending on the size of the collection. Therefore many debt collectors recommend you to take legal proceedings only when all other options have been exhausted.
DIY Recovery
If you have a in-house finance team, it can be incredibly tempting to continue chasing the customer. This can be beneficial since your team will have a good understanding of your customers and they know how to maintain any relationships you’ve built with them. Overall it helps you in maintaining relationships and manage your time, and it makes easy for you to update your cash flow. Read more...
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