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What Triggers Your Collection Efforts?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

When an unresponsive customer reaches 90 to 120 days past due, you should consider sending a final demand letter and then turning the account over to a third-party collection agency. Collection Activity: Monitor debtor activities for signs of asset transfers or corporate restructuring designed to evade debt obligations.

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Twenty Action Priorities for Credit & Collections Managers

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

Enhance Your Collection Capabilities Take the lead on automating the collections process Implement collection strategies based on materiality and risk Identify the root causes of collection delays Resolve aged receivable credit balances before they become an escheatment issue.