Individuals who have a significant amount of personal debt may not prioritize paying their creditors. Frequently, frivolous spending takes priority over fulfilling obligations to other parties. That is especially true when a creditor is a business, not an individual...
There are many ways for an individual debtor to avoid their financial responsibilities. Some people ignore phone calls and return mail to delay collection efforts. Others may take much more extreme steps in pursuit of limiting collection efforts. For example, someone...
In many ways, lending to businesses can seem like a safer option than lending to individuals. Unfortunately, organizations can default on what they owe as easily as people might. A business that provided financing or goods and services without immediate payment in...
The risks of starting a business can deter some people from pursuing self-employment. Entrepreneurs who start their own companies typically try to maintain a degree of separation between themselves and the organizations that they start. Even when only one person...
Most people make every reasonable attempt they can to fulfill their financial obligations. Someone who takes a loan from a business or has payment arrangements for unexpected expenses may work diligently to keep their financial accounts in good standing....
Some companies attempting to collect on debts have a relatively straightforward process ahead of them. The people or businesses who owe money follow a payment plan and consistently reduce what they owe by sending monthly payments. Other times, creditors may have a...
Most people are eager to make good on their financial obligations. They communicate with their creditors, follow payment plans and provide advance notice if they might miss a payment or send a payment in late. Unfortunately, there are some people who take on debt...
For some companies, collecting what they’re due proves to be a challenge of patience and sometimes logistics. In some cases, they have to turn to the courts to order payments. Enforcement of these orders may involve methods such as bank levies and garnishments. A...
Getting the money you’re due can be challenging, especially when debtors ignore the invoices you send. Once you realize that ordinary approaches aren’t going to produce the results you want, you may decide to move forward with more pointed collection attempts. One of...
Forensic accountants often serve as crucial resources for debt collectors. They provide specialized expertise that extends beyond traditional accounting practices. Their role is to provide a detailed and systematic examination of financial records to uncover facts and...