A few years ago, I was instructed by a chartered surveyor who was owed in excess of £10k. Long story short, he was acting for a large conglomerate of retail units that had left him high and dry by changing points of contact on an ongoing basis. A quick overview of the debtor’s accounts clarified that they were in trouble.
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Understanding Debt Sales: A Guide for Business Owners
Not too long ago, an I.T. business contacted me and requested to know if anyone would be interested in purchasing debts, which were around £2 - £3k in value, of which he had two or three.
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The Financial Benefits of Addressing Complaints: A Strategic Approach
As someone who has worked in debt and corporate recovery for over two decades, I always take a cautious approach before legal action is considered.
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Effective Strategies to Handle Late Payers
As a small business owner, you may have encountered a situation where you have customers who don't pay on time. This can be frustrating and financially damaging to your business. But there are ways to mitigate this risk and improve your payment policy.
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The Game of Excuses: Dealing with Late Payments from Customers
Have you ever watched old game shows like Wheel of Fortune, Going for Gold, Strike it Lucky, You Bet, and Bullseye?
I recently started reminiscing about these shows and realised that some of our customers seem to be taking inspiration from them and playing games with us. While some customers are great at paying their invoices on time, others give us the runaround and devise excuses for delaying payment.
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Surviving Eviction: How to Navigate the Process and Get the Help You Need
Experiencing eviction can be daunting and overwhelming, leaving individuals feeling powerless and trapped. The court system and some companies may be viewed as biased against victims or take advantage of the vulnerable by abusing their dominant position. While repossessing and evicting tenants may be necessary, the process can be emotionally taxing.
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The Emotional Toll of Debt: A Call to Action
As I sat between my clients, a husband and wife team, I couldn't help but notice the husband's constant glances out the window during our meeting. It turns out that my advice to them about their significant business debt had caused him to feel a great deal of anxiety and fear.
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Alternative Solutions: How Business Owners Can Reconcile Debts Without Legal Action
Dealing with larger businesses that default on payments can be frustrating and challenging for business owners.
While legal action may seem the only solution, alternative approaches can help you reconcile debts without resorting to the courts.
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Eight Successful Ways to Make Good, Your Bad Debtors
As a business owner, I understand that running a business requires multiple responsibilities and priorities. Being mindful of spiralling costs, new sales, existing debts, chasing new business opportunities and ensuring smooth account management for existing customers quickly becomes a constant stressor.
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Growth Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone
How often have you been on journey where you’re sitting either on a bus or a train and its pouring outside? And you think to yourself “Wow I’m lucky to be in the dry”. … But are we really? When we go through our day to day lives – we come across things which fall outside of our general zone of comfort, which tests our ability to either be strong or crumble. As a business owner, we are currently being pushed to the corners of our comfort zone to take the risks to see what works, what I’ve learnt is
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