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Effectively Collecting Receivables Is a Time Management Challenge

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Simply defined, collections is the process of contacting customers to secure payment for your invoices. For the most part collections deals with past due invoices — those not paid within established terms. In fact, broken promises should be followed up the day after the payment was expected.

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Sales Commissions Impact the Collection Process

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it just might help them pay you sooner!

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Balancing Credit Sales with Profits

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Purchasing Credit Insurance, however, will only reduce the risk problem if: The policy covers the financially weak, higher risk customers. Credit Insurance policies often exclude individual, high risk accounts. Insurers want to be paid for the risk they bear. The policy cost is acceptable.