Account Recovery
JULY 23, 2024
The accounts receivable management industry lost a friend and a brother last week with the passing of Eric Foulk. Foulk, who most recently worked at TransUnion, had spent most of his career in the ARM industry, after he left the military. More details about Eric’s passing are available here. AccountsRecovery.
American Profit Recovery
JULY 17, 2024
By Matt: American Profit Recovery’s Annual Employee Week was awesome this year. We shared good food, played many in-office games, and had some great times at after-work events, including a picnic. We also received some of the coolest prizes. I wanted to share three things that I absolutely love about employee week. To start, I had a great time playing the team challenges, and it was so much fun watching everyone compete for team prizes.
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Enterprise Recovery
JULY 31, 2024
Consumer and business debt are two distinct types of debt that are handled quite differently. Consumer debt is the debt individuals incur for personal expenses, such as credit card debt, student loans, or mortgages. Business debt, however, refers to the debt incurred by businesses or organizations for various purposes, such as operational expenses, investment in assets, or expansion.
Consumer Finance
JULY 8, 2024
The CFPB took action against repeat offender Fifth Third Bank for a range of illegal activities that would result in the bank paying millions in penalties as well as paying redress to harmed consumers.
Speaker: Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius
4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor
Collections Law
JULY 29, 2024
When it comes to collecting business debt, the most critical steps occur before the goods or services are even purchased. This is when your business establishes control over the commercial relationship. By taking preemptive measures, you can set a solid foundation that will help you get paid, even if a creditor becomes delinquent. Our commercial collections litigation attorneys at Law Offices of Alan M.
Creditor Collections Today brings together the best content for creditors and collection professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Account Recovery
JULY 16, 2024
More than 1 in 3 American workers are living paycheck to paycheck, with little-to-no money left for savings after covering monthly expenses, according to a new survey from Bankrate.
Credit Corp
JULY 9, 2024
A bankruptcy can remain on your credit report for up to ten years from the filing date of Chapter 7 bankruptcy or up to seven years from the filing date of Chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, its impact on your credit score lessens over time as you rebuild your credit with responsible financial behavior. While bankruptcy may be a last resort, there are times where filing bankruptcy might make sense.
Enterprise Recovery
JULY 15, 2024
Retention marketing is the practice of implementing strategies and techniques to keep existing clients engaged and loyal to your business. While acquiring new customers is important, retaining existing ones is more valuable for the long-term success of your business. By focusing on client retention, you can build strong relationships, increase customer satisfaction, and ultimately drive revenue growth.
Consumer Finance
JULY 24, 2024
The CFPB released a report on payment processing companies that help school districts process children’s school lunch payments.
Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert
In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.
UK debt collections
JULY 18, 2024
Steps have been taken to claw back millions of pounds owed to Swansea Council after auditors warned that action was needed. At the end of January this year debtors owed the council £12.4 million, a council report said. This was money owed for upwards of one month, in some instances for more than a year, and in a small number of cases more than seven years – at which point the debt is written off.
Taurus Collect
JULY 29, 2024
In today’s challenging economic climate, many businesses face the painful reality of unpaid invoices and debts. This problem can escalate quickly, leading to costly collection efforts that drain resources and time. Fortunately, there’s a solution: no collection no fee debt collection. This approach allows you to focus on running your business while experts handle your debt recovery without upfront costs.
Account Recovery
JULY 1, 2024
More than half of respondents to the latest ARMSights poll believe that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed rule prohibiting the reporting of medical debt credit reporting will have a “significantly” negative impact on their overall effectiveness to collect on medical debts.
Debt RR
JULY 2, 2024
In the dynamic world of business, managing cash flow is crucial. One of the most significant aspects of maintaining a healthy cash flow is effective accounts receivables (AR) management. Yet, many businesses struggle with overdue invoices and delinquent accounts, which can strain resources and hinder growth. Enter commercial collection agencies—specialized firms that can play a pivotal role in optimizing your AR functions.
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Direct Recovery
JULY 31, 2024
Commercial debt collection agencies can be tremendously effective partners for almost any small business that offers credit to their customers. The right debt collection agency can act as your own personal accounts receivable department tasked with tracing down delinquent accounts, contacting debtors, negotiating payments, filing for judgments, and collecting payments.
Consumer Finance
JULY 23, 2024
The CFPB issued a circular explaining how companies may break the law by requiring employees sign broad nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements that deter whistleblowing.
UK debt collections
JULY 4, 2024
Cazoo Group Ltd has announced that the company is officially winding up, following the company’s extraordinary general meeting yesterday (July 2). Shareholders approved resolutions for the company to be placed in voluntary winding up, the appointment of voluntary liquidators and their renumeration at the EGM. The Securities and Exchange Commission notice from Cazoo says that it will be placed in voluntary liquidation based on the fact ‘it is unable to pay its debts’.
Taurus Collect
JULY 29, 2024
Managing debt collection fees can be a daunting task for any business. An ineffective credit and collections process not only increases these fees but can also strain relationships with customers. In today’s competitive landscape, it is essential to streamline your approach to ensure timely payments while maintaining a positive image. This blog post will guide you through simple steps to completely overhaul your credit and collections process.
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
Account Recovery
JULY 1, 2024
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine; Limits Authority of Federal Regulators Like CFPB, FTC Weighing In on Impact of Chevron Ruling Judge Dismisses Debt Collection Class Action Against Software Provider Over Convenience Fees Industry Shares Views on Proposed Medical Debt Credit Reporting Rule Compliance Digest – July 1 Gulf Coast Collection Bureau Announces Rebrand to Gulf […]
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JULY 7, 2024
I talk to lawyers a lot about generating in-house content, that features them, and that is authentic to their personalities. Of course, I’m pushy: So, sometimes , attorneys get frustrated with me , and say : ‘Hey, I’ve got a lot going on!’ I get it. It’s tough to find the time – which is why it makes sense to specialize. Individual lawyers, then, should have ‘anchor’ content = the primary content you produce, that you can leverage in a number of different ways , and repurpose.
Credit Corp
JULY 31, 2024
The hiring process includes several steps, such as submitting an application, attending an interview, and undergoing a background screening. In some cases, a prospective employer may even require a credit check. Find out why employers check your credit and discover how to prepare for this important step in the hiring process. Why Do Employers Check Your Credit?
Consumer Finance
JULY 1, 2024
The CFPB published an edition of Supervisory Highlights sharing findings from examinations of auto and student loan servicers, debt collectors, medical payment products, and deposit and prepaid accounts.
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UK debt collections
JULY 31, 2024
An arrest warrant has been issued for Katie Price, after she failed to attend a court hearing relating to her bankruptcies. Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Catherine Burton said Ms Price had received “very clear warnings” that she must attend the hearing on Tuesday. The former glamour model had not responded to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over her debts, a court heard.
Taurus Collect
JULY 11, 2024
Creating a transformative end-to-end collections strategy is crucial for businesses. It involves carefully managing and recovering debts while maintaining positive customer relationships. One important aspect of this strategy is no fee debt collection. This means businesses can recover their debts without extra costs. It’s about finding the balance between effective debt recovery and customer care.
Account Recovery
JULY 31, 2024
A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action lawsuit, but not on the merits as the defendant had sought. Instead, the judge ruled the plaintiff lacked standing to pursue his suit and dismissed the case.
Collections Law
JULY 29, 2024
When it comes to commercial collections, personal guarantees can be a powerful tool. But are they enforceable in Massachusetts? At Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC, our Massachusetts commercial litigation collections attorneys have more than 50 years of debt collection experience. They employ aggressive, innovative and relentless, but ethical, debt collection strategies to help their business clients get paid.
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