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5 Accounts Receivable Collection Mistakes You Should Avoid

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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

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Managing accounts receivable can be challenging, but having a structured approach to writing collection reminders can make a significant difference. It is more efficient to send these reminders as soon as the invoice is issued and also another reminder at least a week before the payment is actually due.

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The 5 Best B2B Customer Payment Portals of 2025

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Payment portals are not just for large B2C businesses any longer, B2B businesses of any size can benefit. In the evolving world of B2B transactions, the importance of payment portals has become undeniable. Beyond operational efficiency, a client payment portal enhances your organizations professionalism.

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How to Write Effective Past Due Invoice Emails: Templates and Best Practices

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Establishing a proper system for managing both open and overdue invoices that includes dunning workflows, reminder to pay invoice, and past due invoice emails proactively defends against extending credit to customers unable to pay. Offer flexible payment methods and plans. ACH, debit or credit cards, electronic wallets) and plans (e.g.

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Holiday Collection Policy Tips from the RevCycle Heroes

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This eliminates delays and simplifies the payment process. Targeted Collection Strategies Segment your customer base: Identify customers who are more likely to become delinquent and focus your communication and collection efforts on them. Personalize your approach: Avoid generic collection letters.

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How to Automate the Collection Process to Eliminate Manual Tasks

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The sooner your business collects on its invoices, the lower your financial risks and the better your financial position. One of the fastest ways to do this is via collections process automation to streamline the A/R process, eliminate manual tasks, and ensure timely follow-up with customers.

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5 Common Challenges Faced by A/R Teams That Can Be Overcome Through Automation

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Too Much Time Spent on Manual Repetitive Collection Tasks Many businesses still rely on manual processes to manage their accounts receivable and get things done, even though these tasks can be automated. Invoices can be paid 24/7 through a self-service payment portal. At 365 days past due, companies have only a 22.8%