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How to Collect Unpaid Invoices: A Practical Guide

How to Collect Unpaid Invoices: A Practical Guide Late payments are one of the biggest threats to small business cash flow. An outstanding invoice sitting unpaid for 60, 90, or 120 days isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s your money funding someone else’s operations. The good news is that most unpaid invoices are collectible—if you

The Truth About Collections

Vienna
16 Feb, 2026
Accounts Receivable Management, Collection Prevention, Vienna's Views
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Ben Franklin first said it in 1735 almost 300 years ago – and it’s as true today as it was then. “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure” Average Collection Agency Recovery Rate The Truth About Collections Big Truth #1: The average collection agency recovery rate, across the country, is somewhere between

B2B Late Payment Crisis 2025

Vienna
21 Oct, 2025
Accounts Receivable, Bad Debt, Collection Letters, Finances
debt collection, late payments, overdue invoices

The B2B Late Payment Crisis No One Can Afford to Ignore Late customer payments have quietly become one of the most expensive problems facing U.S. businesses. What used to be the exception is now the rule, and the ripple effects reach far beyond unpaid invoices. In 2025, 55% of all B2B invoiced sales in the

How to Avoid Bad Debt in Business?

Vhandana Jha
2 Oct, 2025
Bad Debt
avoid bad debt, bad debt, bad debt collections, collect bad debt
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For many businesses, large or small bad debt is a persistent challenge. Whether you own a startup or run an established company, slow collections, unpaid invoices, and uncollectible accounts can sabotage your growth and negatively impact your business’s financial health. Fortunately, bad debt can be managed and minimized. With practical, tested, and data-driven strategies, you

Debt Collection Myths: Do You Know Fact from Fiction?

Vienna
16 Sep, 2025
Bad Debt

As a small business owner, few topics cause more angst than debt collection. From “horror stories” passed along by colleagues to half-truths found online, debt collection myths about what a collection agency can and cannot do abound. Knowing the facts not only helps you recover past-due accounts faster but also sets realistic expectations about what

When to Send Someone to Collections

Vienna
26 Jul, 2025
Accounts Receivable Management, Bad Debt, Vienna's Views
bad debt, bad debt collections, FDCPA

There is no universal “right time” to send an account to collections. However, there are clear signals and practical timeframes that indicate when overdue balance has transitioned from delinquent to bad debt, and is having a negative impact on your business instead of benefiting it. Accounts receivable (AR) collections is a balancing act. You might

How Do You Send Someone to Collections?

How to Send Someone to Collections The quick answer, like almost everything else, is that it depends. So let’s get to it. Why Some Collection Agencies Won’t Take Your Work When it comes to collections, not all debts are created equal. When you’re trying to figure out how to send someone to collections, the first

Navigating Sudden and Rapid Business Growth: A Guide for Business Owners

Experiencing rapid business growth can be both exciting and overwhelming. While increased revenue and market demand are positive signs, they also bring new challenges that must be managed effectively. Without careful planning, businesses can struggle to keep up, leading to operational bottlenecks, financial strain, or even loss of customers. To ensure long-term success, you need

How Smart Businesses Use UCC Filings

It’s Not as Complicated as It Sounds At first glance, UCC filings sound complicated, with cryptic codes, hidden clauses, and a secret handshake only bankers know. But in reality, it’s just a fancy way of saying, “Hey, this asset is mine until you pay me!” Think of it like putting a giant “Reserved” sign on

The Complete Guide to Business Debt Collection

Vhandana Jha
24 Nov, 2024
Accounts Receivable, Bad Debt, Collection Letters

A healthy cash flow is the lifeblood of a small business. It’s critical for your success and long-term survival. It indicates the stability of your business and allows you to invest in more revenue-generating opportunities. However, things can happen, circumstances can go wrong, and you could be left with inconsistent or delayed cash inflow. Late

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