November, 2013

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Will I be collecting 3rd party debt or purchasing debt from a debt broker or business?

SimplicityCollectionSoftware

In a previous article we discuss the various types of ways that you can successfully make money in the collection industry. In this article we will talk about the pros and cons of 3 rd party debt collection and purchasing your own debt to collect on. Collecting for a 3 rd party – this involves finding a business or businesses that need help collecting their debt.

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Who is my competition and how is their business structured?

SimplicityCollectionSoftware

As in any industry, understanding your competition is essential to the success of your collection business. If you are collecting debt for 3 rd party entities, it is vital that you understand what others in your industry and area are doing to be successful. Each demographic area has its own set of challenges. Even though debtors are wide-spread, the area in which you live can have a huge impact on how successful you can be at collecting debt.

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How will I set up the legal structure of my business in order to protect my assets?

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One of the top reasons why businesses fail in the first few years is due to the fact that they were not set up correctly to begin with. If you are setting up your collection business with a business partner, make sure you have your business agreement, exit strategy, and legal documents set up prior to opening your doors. I don’t care who you are, MONEY CHANGES PEOPLE.

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How Will I Manage My Debt Collection Business?

SimplicityCollectionSoftware

The answer to this question varies depending on your personality and business experience. I have always been under the philosophy that you find good, honest people, and surround yourself with those people. You may have pay a little more for those types of people, but they will save you mounds of headaches in the long run. Ask yourself how you would like to be managed, and then devise a way that would suffice your philosophies and beliefs.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

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.

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How Will I Advertise My Debt Collection Business and Services?

SimplicityCollectionSoftware

This again comes back to the question of whether you are collecting your own debt or collecting for others. Obviously if you have others that are referring business to you, your primary target for advertising would be other business who will also refer business to you. One of the easiest ways to do this is to establish a website. When developing a website you need to establish a brand and a purpose for your site.

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Who is my competition and how is their business structured?

SimplicityCollectionSoftware

As in any industry, understanding your competition is essential to the success of your collection business. If you are collecting debt for 3 rd party entities, it is vital that you understand what others in your industry and area are doing to be successful. Each demographic area has its own set of challenges. Even though debtors are wide-spread, the area in which you live can have a huge impact on how successful you can be at collecting debt.

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How will I set up the legal structure of my business in order to protect my assets?

SimplicityCollectionSoftware

One of the top reasons why businesses fail in the first few years is due to the fact that they were not set up correctly to begin with. If you are setting up your collection business with a business partner, make sure you have your business agreement, exit strategy, and legal documents set up prior to opening your doors. I don’t care who you are, MONEY CHANGES PEOPLE.

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How Will I Manage My Debt Collection Business?

SimplicityCollectionSoftware

The answer to this question varies depending on your personality and business experience. I have always been under the philosophy that you find good, honest people, and surround yourself with those people. You may have pay a little more for those types of people, but they will save you mounds of headaches in the long run. Ask yourself how you would like to be managed, and then devise a way that would suffice your philosophies and beliefs.

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How Will I Advertise My Debt Collection Business and Services?

SimplicityCollectionSoftware

This again comes back to the question of whether you are collecting your own debt or collecting for others. Obviously if you have others that are referring business to you, your primary target for advertising would be other business who will also refer business to you. One of the easiest ways to do this is to establish a website. When developing a website you need to establish a brand and a purpose for your site.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

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.