American Profit Recovery

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For any size business, maintaining healthy cash flow is essential for survival and growth. For many organizations, managing overdue invoices and recovering outstanding debts can be a challenging and time-consuming task. This is where Business-to-Business (B2B) collection agencies come into play. However, the relationship between a collection agency, its clients, and their customers can be delicate.

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On Guard

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Credit management has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Whereas credit management was previously seen as the back office’s grab-can, today it is an essential part of an organisation’s financial strategy. In the process, the challenges posed by COVID-19, persistent inflation and rising interest rates also require a different, more proactive and sophisticated approach.

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JMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Dealing with business debt is a challenging facet of many Australian companies’ financial landscapes. While debt can be an essential tool for growth, outstanding debts can constrain operations and hinder potential expansion. In Australia, professional debt collectors and debt collection agencies offer tailored services to assist creditors in recovering overdue accounts and managing bad debts.

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Consumer Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Justice Department today issued a joint statement that reminds financial institutions that all credit applicants are protected from discrimination on the basis of their national origin, race, and other characteristics covered by the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, regardless of their immigration status.

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Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

Account Recovery

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A pair of defendants were found guilty yesterday by a federal jury after being accused of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud in a scheme where they scammed individuals with a bogus system that purportedly would get their consumer debts, like credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages, discharged without having […]

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American Profit Recovery

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While many organizations hesitate to implement collection activity, there are an equal amount that may jump into it before they have done their due diligence. Following solid and systematic accounts receivables processes can help lay the groundwork for successful debt collections when necessary. And it may just help you keep a hard earned customer. If you want to manage your late invoices and your reputation at the same time, make sure you’re doing the following before proceeding with thir

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True Accord

OCTOBER 10, 2023

We’re approaching the end of the year and fall is in the air – along with consumer financial uncertainty. Economic stressors persist and are likely contributing to many consumers relying on credit to cover expenses, while the resumption of student loan payments adds another financial obligation to the mix. For consumers, the conundrum of balancing finances continues as the holiday spending season sneaks up.

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Jimerson Firm

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Getting Your Deposition Taken The thought of sitting for a deposition, whether you’re a litigant or a third-party witness, can be quite daunting, especially if you’ve never been through the process before. Keep in mind, however, that a deposition is simply part of the fact-finding process. The purpose of a deposition is for the deposing attorney to learn facts about the case.

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Consumer Finance

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released its biennial report to Congress on the consumer credit card market.

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Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

Account Recovery

OCTOBER 20, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more?

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Prosperity Now

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Crisis Assistance Ministry has been a long-time Prosperity Now partner working to close the racial wealth gap in Charlotte, North Carolina. We interviewed Bonnie Tiernan, the organization’s Civic Engagement Manager to learn more about the organization, its successes, and challenges. Tell us some background about yourself – how did you get started with your organization?

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Qualco

OCTOBER 18, 2023

What is Business Process Automation Business Process Automation (BPA) has been on an upward trend, rapidly transitioning from a mere direction to an absolute business necessity. Designed to speed up recurring, manual, and complex tasks, BPA enhances efficiency and empowers organisations to seamlessly streamline processes, from employee onboarding to accounts payable, contract management, and beyond.

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True Accord

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Did you know one of the most common reasons for missing a payment is because delinquent customers simply forget to pay their bill? But staying top of mind for consumers is harder than ever using traditional call-and-collect methods considering stricter compliance regulations and the fact that 94% of unidentified calls go unanswered. Plus, surveys have found that when it comes to debt collection, 40% of consumers state email as their first preference of communication, and contacting through a cus

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Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

There’s a lot of noise surrounding the ability of AI agents to connect to your tools, systems and data. But building an AI application into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. As an engineering leader, it can be challenging to make sense of this evolving landscape, but agent tooling provides such high value that it’s critical we figure out how to move forward.

Credit Corp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. However, this does not influence our evaluations. Disclosure regarding our editorial content standards. Debt collectors send debt validation letters show what debts you owe, the amount, and to whome you owe it to.

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Consumer Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The CFPB and Federal Trade Commission took action against a rental screening subsidiary of the TransUnion conglomerate.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A District Court judge in Kentucky has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment and denied a plaintiff’s motion for the same in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case that centers around the Date of First Delinquency and its materiality in inducing the plaintiff to pay off the debt in question.

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Prosperity Now

OCTOBER 22, 2023

This past September, we and 200+ of our favorite tax pros took over the City of Bridges (Pittsburgh, PA) for VITACon’23. After three days of talking nothin’ but taxes, the conference is in the books; however, the work is just beginning.

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Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Senior Sales Engineer

Is your tech stack working for you—or are you working for it ? 🤖 In today’s world of automation and AI, technology should simplify workflows—not add complexity. Seamless integration and interconnectivity are key to maximizing productivity, optimizing workflows, and improving collaboration. Join expert Joe Wroblewski for a practical and insightful session on how you can build a smarter, more connected tech stack that drives efficiency and long-term success!

Qualco

OCTOBER 18, 2023

NPL Management: A 5-Step Roadmap to Strategic Success is the latest e-Guide to be published by Qualco UK. You can view it here. In today's regulatory environment, when it comes to collecting overdue accounts, the clear, overarching message is that the customer must be treated fairly and ethically. However, in a small number of credit businesses, the right strategies for systems and people have not been set.

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Collect More

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The default approach for many people chasing money is the guilt-trip. Crying poor. Basically pleading for the money and explaining why you need it so badly. This is the worst thing you can do. There’s no doubt there is a time and a place for a guilt trip but it should never be at your expense. “I would never do this to you” is fine. “Because of you I can’t pay my rent” is not.

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Credit Corp

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Snapshot: This OpenSky Secured Visa credit card offers a way for those with poor or no credit to build credit. It has a fairly low annual fee ($35 ) and is simple to qualify for, making it an affordable way to enter into the credit card market for younger adults. OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card Apply Now on OpenSky's secure website Card Details Intro Apr: N/A Ongoing Apr: 22.64% (variable) Balance Transfer: N/A Annual Fee: $35 Credit Needed: Fair-Poor-Bad-No Credit Snapshot of Card Features N

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Consumer Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a special edition of its Supervisory Highlights focused on the agency’s efforts to shutdown junk fees.

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Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 24, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series that is sponsored by WebRecon. WebRecon identifies serial plaintiffs lurking in your database BEFORE you contact them and expose yourself to a likely lawsuit. Protect your company from as many as one in three new consumer lawsuits by scrubbing your consumers through WebRecon first. Want to learn more?

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PDC Flow

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Have you ever used mail merge to send out lots of personalized emails at once? Now you can send bulk messages with Flow from the PDCflow app instead. Send out thousands of secure communications and payment requests at one time. Do you have a list of customers who all need your company’s updated terms? Or does your company policy for 2024 need to be sent out to all your organization’s employees?

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Qualco

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Modern organisations harness technology to gain insights and foster stronger relationships throughout the credit lifecycle. For instance, Big Data Analytics allows for more precise risk assessments by analysing vast amounts of data on borrower information. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning automate credit scoring, making loan approvals swifter and more accurate.

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UK debt collections

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The UK government has launched tougher measures to tackle SME late payments to small businesses as part of its upcoming Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review. The Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review is a scrutiny of current payment practices, measures and progress in combating SME late payments issues to help the government assess the right support is in place to support small businesses.

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Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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