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Collecting Debts can save your business U.S. News & World Report
Submitted 8 days ago
On page 113 of the issue on stands now of U.S. News & World Report is an article called “Collecting Debts can Save Your Business”, a follow up article to a couple of weeks ago.  If anyone gets this magazine, check it out. I am also wondering if anyone could pick [...]
 
Topic: Credit & Collections
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Are Credit Manager?s Depressed?
Submitted 14 days ago
The National Association of Credit Management might say yes.  Compared to just last month, things are looking more dismal.
 
Topic: Credit & Collections
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Dealing with Difficult People
Submitted 82 days ago
I recently attended a seminar titled “Dealing with Difficult People”. I have taken these types of classes before and read many books on the subject since it really helped me as a bill collector. Some positive ways, that will really help you get results and that you can use to counteract a debtor that is [...]
 
Topic: Credit & Collections
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Co-signer on a Business Loan
Submitted 37 days ago
Michelle, My husband helped a friend by co-signing for a business loan. The business was successful, however, our friend passed away and we are now receiving calls from collectors. Apparently there is a huge debt 60K+ Are there any ways to contest it? Dear Maria, If your husband co-signed for the [...]
 
Topic: Credit & Collections
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Look at cash, costs to survive downturn
Submitted 37 days ago
The Sunday Citizen has a new column called Dollars and Sense and I was honored to be the first guest. If you have an opinion on money, the economy or life you are invited to write to the new MoneyPlus section. Contributions are welcomed about all aspects of the NH regions business, money [...]
 
Topic: Credit & Collections
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A New Shakedown?
Submitted 2 days ago
Newsweek is claiming that debt collectors are resorting to new tactics to collect money because of the poor economy. The debt collection industry is NOT booming according to Rozanne Andersen of ACA International, and she thinks that the number will drop even more in the coming months.Yesterday, speaking with other industry professionals and a couple [...]
 
Topic: Credit & Collections
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Protect your Business from Economic Turmoil
Submitted 2 days ago
Great article about how businesses can protect themselves during this economic crisis.
 
Topic: Credit & Collections
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6 Ways to save Money Quickly
Submitted 2 days ago
Many times when we find ourselves in debt, we panic and don’t know how we are going to come up with more money to pay bills without getting a second job.  Here are 6 things you can do to save more money right away.1.  Pay off your highest interest rate credit cards first.2.  Call your [...]
 
Topic: Credit & Collections
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What is a ?Debt Collector??
Submitted 22 days ago
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) defines the term “Debt Collector“  to include ”…any person who uses any instrumentality of interstate commerce or the mails in any business the principal purpose of which is the collection of any debts, or who regularly collects or attempts to collect, directly or indirectly, debts owed or due or [...]
 
Topic: Credit & Collections
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Debt Collectors Are Busy, Thanks to a Slow Economy
Submitted 22 days ago
Debt collection cases are mushrooming in courts around the country. In Chicago, lawsuits against alleged debtors have more than doubled in recent years. The rise has partly to do with a sluggish economy. But those trying to collect debts are feeling the pinch, too.Is this affecting your state? How about your business? Please share your [...]
 
Topic: Credit & Collections