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A Focus on Collections & Credit Fraud

Your Virtual Credit Manager

In our case, we found a continued interest in collection technique and strategy, as well as in fighting credit fraud. Delaying collection efforts sends a message to customers that late payments are acceptable, establishing a bad precedent. To avoid this, collections should begin within 3-7 days of the due date.

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Are Your Collection Efforts Myopic?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

In too many organizations, credit and collection decisions are compromised by the fog of war. For example: to make an effective collection call, you need to know who to contact, the AR status and AR details of the account, if there are any disputes, and what prior efforts have been made to collect the balance due.

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Are Your Commercial Credit Files Secure

Your Virtual Credit Manager

In order to manage the risk of extending trade credit, vendors need to collect information on their business customers. What they do with that information after making a credit decision is not a trivial matter. The cyber-security of credit files cannot be taken lightly.

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5 Accounts Receivable Collection Mistakes You Should Avoid

Gaviti

This mindset often leads to underinvestment in collections efforts, and when budget cuts are necessary, accounting departments like collections are typically the first affected. However, maintaining a steady cash flow is essential for business survival, and efficient collections directly impact the bottom line.

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Top 10 Collection Reminders Writing Tips

Gaviti

Managing accounts receivable can be challenging, but having a structured approach to writing collection reminders can make a significant difference. Having a defined plan will help you to act systematically in order to collect your receivables in a timely manner. Other customers might want to be able to send electronic payments.

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After the Credit Application: Getting to Know Your Customers Even Better

Your Virtual Credit Manager

The better you know a customers, the easier it is to make a correct credit decision. One of the biggest challenges for any credit function is making a valid decision when information is lacking. That’s why standard procedure calls for gathering additional credit information until a comfortable decision can be made.

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Common B2B Debt Collection Mistakes and Strategies for Improvement

Enterprise Recovery: Accounts Receivable

B2B debt collection requires an understanding of effective strategies to mitigate delinquent accounts. This process involves implementing proactive measures so businesses can avoid issues such as unclear credit policies, inadequate communication, and poor documentation practices.