Debt Recoveries Australia
How to Collect Debts in Preparation for EOFY
Many businesses face challenges when it comes to managing their accounts receivables. Recovering unpaid debts can be a time-consuming and expensive process, which often requires expertise and the right tools that most companies lack. As a debt collection expert, it’s evident that outsourcing debt recovery to a professional debt collection agent has become increasingly popular among smart companies. Here are 6 reasons why:
Reason #1 – Outsourcing debt collection reduces costs. By doing so, businesses eliminate the need for accounts receivable staff, saving considerable costs for labor and associated expenses. Reputable debt collection professionals usually operate on a “no win-no fee” basis, and some even offer free legal letters of demand.
Reason #2 – Outsourcing to a debt collection professional increases the recovery rate of outstanding debts. Debt collection companies can act as an extension of a company’s brand, taking over the entire accounts receivable function, resulting in invoices being paid faster and with a higher percentage of success. Most debt collectors work on a commission basis, so the incentive to collect debts is strong. If they don’t collect, they don’t get paid!
Reason #3 – Outsourcing debt collection results in good cash flow. Timely collection of invoices improves a business’s ability to maintain a positive cash flow. Outsourcing debt collection enables businesses to spend more time working on other parts of their operations while a professional takes care of accounts receivables.
Reason #4 – Outsourcing debt collection to a professional can help set clear and beneficial credit terms for the business. A good debt collection company can ensure penalty clauses are built into all credit documents, allowing businesses to recover their debt and/or legal fees.
Reason #5 – Outsourcing debt collection to a third party can lead to good client relations. Client relationships are critical to keeping businesses operating. Outsourcing debt collection ensures that conversations with clients are limited to goods and services provided, rather than worrying about unpaid bills. Collection agencies employ people who collect debts for a living and strive to keep their clients happy, as well as the customers who owe money. A well-established debt collection agency can build rapport with a business’s customers, create respect and discipline around credit and accounts receivables, and alleviate the stress that comes with debt collection.
Reason #6 – Outsourcing debt collection frees up time for businesses to focus on their core functions. Outsourcing debt collection enables companies to concentrate on their customers, providing the product or service they promised, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Debt collection can be a distracting task, but outsourcing it means businesses can minimize the distraction and focus their energy where it is most needed.
Debt collection companies specialise in collecting debts and monitoring accounts receivables. By outsourcing debt collection, businesses can be assured that their accounts receivables will be managed as if they were the debt collection company’s own. Outsourcing not only the collection but also the monitoring of overdue invoices ensures that the stressful and time-consuming task is handled by industry experts, resulting in reduced late payments and non-payments.
Outsourcing debt collection to a professional debt collection agent provides several benefits, including cost reduction, increased recovery rates, good cash flow, clear and beneficial credit terms, good client relations, and freeing up time for businesses to concentrate on their core functions.
By outsourcing debt collection, businesses can minimize the distraction and stress that comes with the task, enabling them to focus on growing their operations and providing excellent customer service.
Do you want to learn more about how Debt Recoveries Australia can assist you with your invoicing and debt collection issues? Please contact us at email@debtrecoveries.com.au or 1300 799 511. You can also contact us via Skype at debtrecoveries.