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9 Replies Last post: Mar 17, 2009 11:48 PM by mst3636

Collecting Past Due Accounts

Dec 11, 2007 8:06 PM

Click to view mercy1's profile Start-up mercy1 3 posts since
Dec 11, 2007
I need help with collections at our office. Where do I start looking for reputable collection agencies who will not "strong-arm" our clients?
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Click to view CorpCons08's profile Mogul CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
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1. Re: Collecting Past Due Accounts Dec 11, 2007 8:20 PM
mercy1,

I have just the debt collection company.
They are actually a client of my firm and have a procedure in place where they do not strong-arm customers.
Email me at mailto:d.skolnick@skolnick-associates.com and I will be happy to give you their contact information.

CorpCons08
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2. Re: Collecting Past Due Accounts Dec 11, 2007 9:12 PM
May I ask where you are located, and what type of business you are in?
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3. Re: Collecting Past Due Accounts Dec 12, 2007 11:36 AM
in response to: Lighthouse24
Good question, Lighthouse. Have you tried the yellow pages in your area (yes the yellow pages still exist)
or googling "Collection Agencies"
Debtors are more likely to pay once contacted by a collection agency.{font:Verdana}{size:10pt} A collection agency knows
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works when it comes to collecting overdue payments. There are very
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Good luck, LUCKIEST

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Click to view TheCollector's profile Start-up TheCollector 3 posts since
Nov 17, 2007
4. Re: Collecting Past Due Accounts Dec 29, 2007 7:01 PM
Please feel free to call us. Federated Collection Bureau,Inc. 1-800-789-4074. Contact: Trey Jackson,VP
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5. Re: Collecting Past Due Accounts Dec 29, 2007 8:57 PM
mercy 1, Have you found help with collections at your office??
I can help, LUCKIEST
Click to view CorpCons08's profile Mogul CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
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6. Re: Collecting Past Due Accounts Dec 30, 2007 1:14 AM
in response to: LUCKIEST
I never heard follow up on this post either..
Would be curious to know what direction they went in.

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Click to view Grow_Safely's profile Professional Grow_Safely 6 posts since
Jan 15, 2008
7. Re: Collecting Past Due Accounts Jan 16, 2008 4:31 PM
Mercy1,

I'm new to the community and I think I can help you if you have not already found someone.

First, provide me the name of the delinquent client and I will provide you with a free Business Activity Scan. With only the name we can provide vital behind-the-scenes information about their financial stability, which is necessary for you to make an informed and intelligent collection decision.

Coface is an industry leader because:

Member Commercial Law League of America (CLLA) - Dedicated and committed to the highest standards.
Recognition by - Faulkner and Gray Credit & Collections Directory.
Commercial Debt Recovery - Licensed, bonded collection specialists serving as an extension of your A/R Dept.
Field Investigation Network - Credit-trained professionals capable of face-to-face meetings with your debtors almost anywhere in the world.
Online Access - Instant account updates via fax from our advanced computer software.
Credit Reports - Up-to-the-minute information on potential and existing customers.
Customized Educational Seminars - We provide all of our expertise to enhance your in-house efforts.

In addition, you can outsource your entire A/R function to Coface if you choose.

Call Mike at 212-560-0419

Good Luck to you.

Grow_Safely
Click to view mercy1's profile Start-up mercy1 3 posts since
Dec 11, 2007
8. Re: Collecting Past Due Accounts Jan 22, 2008 9:26 PM
in response to: Grow_Safely
Thanks, Mike! I will try the contact number you gave soon. There were 2 or 3 very good resources in the responses that I need to check on! I appreciate all of the great information! mercy1
Click to view mst3636's profile Professional mst3636 3 posts since
Jan 19, 2009
9. Re: Collecting Past Due Accounts Mar 17, 2009 11:48 PM
in response to: mercy1
Hello Mercy 1,

My name is Michael with Dorsey Thornton and Associates, if you have not had any luck withyour collections to this point please try us out. My number is 1-877-774-3597 and you can check us out at www.dorseythornton.com. I believe you will see that we can offer you the best service and best results in the industry at the lowest fees. As always we never charge a up front fee!