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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

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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

When to Send Someone to Collections

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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

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

Innovative Management: Essential Digital Solutions for Modern Property Owners

Innovative Management: Essential Digital Solutions for Modern Property Owners Embracing technology significantly streamlines the complexities of rental property management. Optimizing with the right tools enhances operational efficiency and profitability for rental property owners. This Cash in the USA guide introduces technological tools to transform your property management approach. From advanced accounting systems to comprehensive security

Credit Collection Policy & Preventing Bad Debt

Credit Collection Policy & Preventing Bad Debt Collection Prevention Part 4 Well, here we are. I promised to discuss your credit collection policy in the first email in this series. I saved it for the end (almost) because I know it’s boring, and you almost certainly think it doesn’t apply to you. But it’s important

Best Practices for Managing Accounts Receivable

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17 Mar, 2023
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Credit Policy, Vienna's Views
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Receivables management is a crucial aspect of any business and plays a vital role in maintaining positive cash flow. One of the key components of effective receivables management is implementing best practices to streamline the accounts receivable process, from credit management thru invoicing and finally the collections process. It’s All About Getting Paid Faster. Many

Your Aging Report – A Beginner’s Guide

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6 Jun, 2022
Accounts Receivable, Collection Prevention, Vienna's Views
accounts receivable, accounts receivable and collections, accounts receivable system
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Your Aging Report – A Beginner’s Guide Bad Debt Prevention Part 3 What Is An Accounts Receivable Aging Report? Your accounts receivable aging report lists all of your open or unpaid customer invoices and groups them by the length of time the invoice has been outstanding. This grouping typically includes several time intervals which indicate

2 Fast Ways to Improve Accounts Receivable Collections

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21 Apr, 2022
Accounts Receivable, Vienna's Views
accounts receivable, accounts receivable and collections, invoicing errors
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There are a number of ways to improve your accounts receivable collections, and there are many good reasons to spend some time doing so. In 2019 Intuit released a global study about the cash flow challenges experienced by small business owners, entrepreneurs and the self-employed. They found that 62% have cash flow problems and as

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