Monday, August 15, 2022

Common Misconceptions about Business Debt Collectors

Business Debt Collection
Our firm has been in the business debt collection industry for nearly four decades. Over that time, we come across various misconceptions about what effective business debt collection looks like from the creditor's perspective. Some of the misconceptions include;

"We only use attorneys"-this is a prevalent option. Attorneys are excellent at obtaining court orders, but you still have to find a way to use the order to get paid. Most business debt collection attorneys are outstanding operators, but you must instruct them on what to do next. Plus, attorneys can't report to the credit bureaus. At AAB, you don't need to give us instructions. We know how to dig for the information required to bring your customer to the negotiation table.


"Would you buy this debt from us?"- AAB is not a debt purchaser. The creditor must have a corporate credit application before anyone would consider buying the receivable. They must also provide proof of delivery, an acknowledgment of the debt by the customer, and the debtor company must be operating as a going concern. Typical business debt collection is not always this straightforward. AAB works on a commission basis and is adept at working through the usual stall tactics to get your claims paid.


"We received a purchase order, did the work, and now they won't pay us" - Unfortunately, the probability of success in business debt collection is directly proportional to the credit quality of your customer. If your firm doesn't thoroughly check the credit quality of your prospective customer, you could be in for a significant loss. Sometimes the potential customer is a worldwide conglomerate with an excellent credit rating, yet you still have the experience of getting paid slowly. At AAB, our business debt collection knowledge helps us quickly navigate these challenges.

 

Trusted Business Debt Collection in Michigan

If your firm is experiencing issues with business debt collection or other issues getting paid, call us at 1-866-448-3936 or fill out our Contact Form. Don't call an expensive law firm - let AAB check the probability of success of your business debt collection issue first. Remember, we only get paid if you do.

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