UK debt collections

MAY 19, 2022

Nearly a quarter (24%) of small businesses and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have seen a rise in the number of late payments. The late payment problem has increased since the cost of living has gone up claims new research. The survey, by Barclays Bank , indicates that rising prices have begun to impact Small Business late payments between businesses. 19% of SMEs said that they are finding it more difficult to pay suppliers because of the cost of living crisis.

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 31, 2022

Choosing a third-party collection agency Is a big step for some businesses. The business needs the cash flow, and is frustrated customers are paying late or in some cases not paying at all, but need a solution. Many businesses have tried various tactics and strategies using internal resources, but there comes a time when you need to seek outside help for collections.

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Account Recovery

MAY 26, 2022

The “Getting to Know” series is sponsored by Applied Innovation. Applied Innovation is helping to shape the future of accounts receivable management. Product development is driven by customer feedback, agency profitability and compliance and includes platforms addressing client portal access, document management, payment negotiation, Regulation E focused electronic payment authorizations and TCPA communication authorization platforms. … The post Getting to Know Kyle Nelson of I

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Enterprise Recovery

MAY 6, 2022

When hiring a qualified accounts receivable specialist, it's important that they have the right skill sets. They're going to be speaking with your customers directly about one of the most uncomfortable topics - money. They need confidence, persistence and enthusiasm, and also they need the proper training. We took a look at A/R job descriptions for a better idea of what's required.

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Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.

Consumer Finance

MAY 2, 2022

Numerous student loan borrowers recently submitted complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about companies that promised them student loan forgiveness or loan forbearance in exchange for fees amounting to hundreds or thousands of dollars. Borrowers believed they were talking to their servicer or a company authorized by the Department of Education because they often knew private information such as the borrower’s loan balance or recent consolidation activity.

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Nexa Collect

MAY 23, 2022

A debt collection agency will almost always allow you to make payments in installments. Should a borrower/debtor go for it or not? Benefits of Paying in Full (in one lump sum payment). You will likely strike a deal to settle the debt for a lower amount (keep insisting). Installments result in more work for collection agencies. They would rather accept a lower amount ( like a 10% or a 20% lower settlement) than linger a debt for months.

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 16, 2022

By Georgia: As a debt collector, I look forward to coming to work every day. Yes, you read that correctly. Admittedly, before working here, I would never have thought I’d think that. American Profit Recovery has opened my eyes to what it truly means to be a debt collector, as well as what an important job it is. This career is not only about helping consumers but also helping to change people’s perceptions of the debt collection industry.

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Account Recovery

MAY 25, 2022

APPEALS COURT OVERTURNS RULING OVER ‘THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT’ DISCLOSURE IN STATEMENT This is one of those cases where I am going to remind everyone that I am not a lawyer and I could be completely off-base, but as I read this ruling, I thought it offered an interesting lesson that putting the … The post Daily Digest – May 25.

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Enterprise Recovery

MAY 27, 2022

When tragedy happens in America, regular life grinds to a halt. For business marketers and executives, their daily tasks come with heavy consequences. Both internal employees and the public often jump to conclusions based on your business' reaction or lack of reaction. With the recent gun violence in recent weeks, many organizations are left wondering what to say or do.

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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.

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Consumer Finance

MAY 4, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized an enforcement action against Bank of America for processing illegal, out-of-state garnishment orders against its customers’ bank accounts.

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Nerd Wallet

MAY 12, 2022

What is a budget planner? A successful budget planner helps you decide how to best spend your money while avoiding or reducing debt. NerdWallet recommends the 50/30/20 budget, which suggests that 50% of your income goes toward needs, 30% toward wants and 20% toward savings and debt repayment. Create a budget plan that works for you The best. Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet.

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Public Citizen

MAY 13, 2022

by Paul Alan Levy. The effort by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society (a/k/a Jehovah’s Witnesses) to identify a dissident member, "Kevin McFree ," through a spurious claim of copyright infringement has ended with a whimper rather than a bang as Watch Tower agreed to dismiss its copyright lawsuit with prejudice to avoid a possible claim for attorney fees.

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 1, 2022

The size of your business does not matter when it comes to accounts receivables. If you are running any type of business, accounts receivable management is part of managing a business that has positive cash flow. Paying attention to AR management is a critical component of keeping any business alive. Because we are part of the process of managing accounts receivables for large businesses as well as small organizations, our experts have a pulse on what you need to know to ensure that internally y

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Account Recovery

MAY 31, 2022

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Enterprise Recovery

MAY 20, 2022

Businesses often tout that they are "customer-focused" but in fact, they may only be focusing on what they assume the customer wants. Unless they're really taking the pulse of those they serve, through surveys and communication, the business may be more internally focused than keeping clients happy. Can business leaders help change the focus? Does business leadership influence client satisfaction?

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Consumer Finance

MAY 15, 2022

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report examining mortgage servicers’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The data, collected across 16 large servicers from May through December 2021, reveal homeowners continue to face significant risks and challenges connected to working with their mortgage servicers.

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Nerd Wallet

MAY 18, 2022

Given high gas prices, it might make sense that your next vacation involves an electric vehicle rather than one that’s gas-powered. Whether you’re renting an electric car for the first time or road-tripping in one that you own, when you travel you’re likely going to want to charge it at the same location you’re staying. Sally French writes for NerdWallet.

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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.

UK debt collections

MAY 16, 2022

Business CCJs in Scotland saw a fifty two per cent (52%) increase in decrees and judgments against them in the first quarter of 2022. This huge rise is in comparison with the same period last year, 2021. The total value of these judgments also rose by a massive 269%. The total value of judgment debt went from just under £2.1m to more than £8m. Registry Trust , the not-for-profit organisation which maintains the Register of Judgments, Orders and Fines for the UK & Ireland, has released its la

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 25, 2022

There are so many important aspects when it comes to building a thriving organization. There are the obvious parts of a business such as creating a great product or service, pricing and marketing those appropriately, finding your target market and so much more. But building a sustainable company also involves having the right team that can move things forward on a consistent basis.

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Account Recovery

MAY 25, 2022

A complaint has been filed in federal court in California accusing a number of healthcare providers and a collection agency of violating state law as well as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by attempting to collect on a debt that was incurred as a result of injuries suffered while the plaintiff was working and … The post Complaint Accuses Creditors, Agency of Attempting to Collect Debts Covered by Worker’s Compensation appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Enterprise Recovery

MAY 13, 2022

Commercial credit analysis evaluates corporations to determine if they can pay their financial obligations. Although this is pre-engagement and on the front end of the A/R and collection process, it’s still an important part of any B2B accounting process. To help reduce delinquencies and bad debt write-offs, businesses should put focus on the front-end credit analysis process prior to contracting with a new client.

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Consumer Finance

MAY 22, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in partnership with the New York Attorney General, filed a proposed stipulated judgment in federal court to settle its case against a debt collection enterprise and its owners and managers. The judgment would order all participants in the scheme, based in upstate New York, to exit the debt collection market after their history of deception and harassment.

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Nerd Wallet

MAY 19, 2022

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. If your home’s value has soared, congratulations. If you decide to sell, beware. Financial advisor James Guarino says some.

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PBWT

MAY 22, 2022

In the world of cryptocurrency, exchange platforms act as intermediaries allowing investors to buy and sell assets while making money through commissions and transaction fees. Any assets purchased may be held in either non-custodial or custodial wallets. If a customer chooses a custodial wallet, the platform holds and manages the assets through a private key, which is a string of characters that serves as a password.

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Nexa Collect

MAY 16, 2022

The Russia-Ukraine war will undoubtedly translate to higher consumer and commercial delinquencies. . Here are several reasons for it: Due to higher gas prices, everything has become expensive. Consumers need to shell out money on essential goods (like food, gas, clothes, expenses related to kids, etc.), and debt is something most people tend to put on the back burner. .

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