February, 2020

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Hiring, Developing & Supporting Motivated Debt Collectors

Arbeit Software

It starts with a simple question, “what is your purpose?”.

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10 Signs You Have a Toxic Relationship With Credit

Dear Debt

This is a guest post from Tristan Ferguson. He lives in the Northeast and writes for finance publications. He also teaches online finance courses. This post contains affiliate links. It’s… Related Posts: Blog. Dear Debt, I Am Enough. Dear Debt, So Long, Old Friend. Dear Debt, It Is Time for Us to Part. Financial Literacy Matters, Especially for Women.

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Debt Collection Tactics: What Is Skip Tracing?

Brown and Joseph

When a customer fails to pay for goods or services, typically the first thing you do is attempt to contact them about the missed payment.… The post Debt Collection Tactics: What Is Skip Tracing? appeared first on Brown & Joseph, LLC.

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An incredible journey – by Philip King FCICM

CICM

20 February 2020. After 14 years leading the CICM, my tenure is coming to an end, and it’s a bitter-sweet moment. I’ve worked in credit management since 1978, and my involvement with the CICM started way back in 1980 when I was encouraged to study as a way to progress my career. Having graduated in 1982, I have been involved in CICM activities in more ways over the years than I can now recall.

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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 Collection Agency Values Promote Compliance

Optio Solutions

With collection agency values reaching their highest levels in decades, this may very well be “the golden age of debt collections.” Drilling down through the layers of agency functionality provides some insight into how those values promote compliance. While most of the values support an organizational framework that indirectly influences compliance, the value of respect… The post How Collection Agency Values Promote Compliance appeared first on Optio.

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Employers need to be careful with job candidates' personal info

Micro Bilt

Employers typically conduct background checks on job candidates because they want the people they choose to be honest and trustworthy. Knowing who they’re hiring protects employees and customers, improves the quality of hires, protects their brand’s reputation, and reduces the risks of theft and other criminal activities.

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Relaunch: How to Market Your Old Law Firm Like You Just Opened It

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

It’s a well-known fact that attorneys don’t spend enough effort staying in touch with clients and referral sources. Updates are substantive and never personal. Of course, that’s a problem -- because much of modern marketing is executing on an omnichannel plan, and staying relevant by staying in touch. So, if your law firm is really bad about keeping in touch with clients and referrals sources, why not pretend like you just started your law firm?

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Senior moments

CSA

Claire Aynsley is Head of Regulatory Compliance & Standards at the CSA. It may have seemed as though it was a long time coming, but it?s finally here, and the first deadline has already passed. I?m talking, of course, about the new Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) which formally started on 9 December 2019. And if you?ve not already completed your initial actions, then you need to get your skates on or risk falling foul of the Regulator.

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Still Getting Collection Calls After Bankruptcy? Here’s What to Do

Luftman, Heck & Associates.

After filing for bankruptcy protection, creditors should immediately cease their collection efforts. Unfortunately, this frequently fails to happen, and you may continue to be harassed. If you are frustrated by creditors calling despite an active bankruptcy or even after a debt has been discharged, you should reach out to a Cleveland bankruptcy lawyer at Luftman, Heck & Associates.

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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.

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Can You Still Collect on That Old Debt?

The Kaplan Group

You’ve probably heard that there’s a statute of limitations on debt. Whether you owe money or are owed money, you’re probably eager to know if your debt can still be collected on. In both cases the answer is … it depends. What Does a Statute of Limitations Mean. If you watch a lot of police shows you might be familiar with the concept of a statute of limitations when it comes to cold cases.

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Justice of the Peace Walker County Precint 2

Busby Lee

Justice of the Peace Walker County Precint 2 Justice of the Peace Walker County Precinct 2 is presided over by the Honorable Judge Mike Countz. The court is located at 102 Tam Road, Suite A Huntsville, TX 77320.

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Risk Management Protects Business Valuation

Micro Bilt

Managing risks is essential for modern businesses. There are simply too many factors, both internal and external that can threaten your success.

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA Compliance

The McHughes Law Firm

The ruling by the 9 th Circuit Court in the Dominos vs Robles case and the subsequent refusal to hear an appeal by the U.S. Supreme Court has created new compliance requirements for all businesses operating a website. Websites and applications are now expected to provide accessibility to everyone including the differently-abled individuals as per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Agent Tooling: Connecting AI to Your Tools, Systems & Data

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.

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To Serve Man: The Time to Adopt the Cloud Is Long Past

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Remember that old Twilight Zone episode ?? ( It’s a cookbook! ) Well, this time, it’s not hungry aliens that are coming for us: it’s your server, and what it really wants is your wallet. If you haven’t fully adopted cloud software, you’re likely storing your documents and email on a server.? But, there are a lot of associated costs for maintaining physical servers, like: the space they require, their need to be cooled, the electricity they suck up, the requirement to manage your own data backup

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Financial Data Security Compliance, Regulations & Standards in 2020

Arbeit Software

Data Security is especially important for organizations in the financial services sector. With high importance comes strict regulations and standards that are needed to ensure that sensitive data stays secure.

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People Development ? a key contributor to an organisation?s performance

CSA

Fiona Macaskill is Head of Learning & Development at the Credit Services Association. Our first ever People Development Conference was a great success - a chance to celebrate those businesses in the debt collection, financial services and across other sectors who recognise the value in upskilling and empowering its people. The event also included our first ever Graduation Ceremony, which gave us the perfect opportunity to celebrate the dedication and commitment of our apprentices and share i

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Justice of the Peace San Jacinto Precinct 4

Busby Lee

Justice of the Peace San Jacinto Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace San Jacinto County Precinct 4 is presided over by the Honorable Judge Greg Magee. The court is located at 225 Boat Launch Road Point Blank, Texas 77364.

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Smarter Tech for Stronger Returns & Simpler Workflows

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!

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13 Years of Success at Optio Solutions

Optio Solutions

Petaluma, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2020) — National debt collection agency Optio Solutions celebrated its 13th anniversary Feb. 7 while experiencing steady growth over the last several years. The new business results from developing partnerships with national clients in retail, education, financial services and other industries. The agency is licensed and bonded to collect in all… The post 13 Years of Success at Optio Solutions appeared first on Optio.

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A Testimonial from Ted Wong of Lun Fat Produce, Inc.

Collections Law

When Ted Wong of Lun Fat Produce, Inc. needed assistance with his business-to-business debt collection , he turned to the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen LLC. With the help of Attorney Cohen, the food supplier was able to receive its outstanding balance in full with the help of our aggressive, effective, and ethical debt collection methods. Lun Fat Produce, Inc. is one of many satisfied clients that the Law Offices of Alan M Cohen LLC has helped with collecting from their delinquent debtors.

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My New Podcast the Mental Health and Wealth Show Is Here

Dear Debt

I’d like to officially announce that Dear Debt has a sister! MentalHealthandWealth.com has launched and the podcast The Mental Health and Wealth Show has just dropped. Eeek! Dear Debt started… Related Posts: Debt, Depression, and Suicide: There's Help Out There. Blog. My Interview on Debt + Mental Health. Suicide Prevention. Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts -- You're Not Alone.

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Proposed New York Debt Collection Regulations Explained by an Expert

Arbeit Software

Compliance expert Jud Phillips explains what the proposed regulations on debt collection in New York State mean for the industry and how individuals can make an impact. It's not too late to change the final outcome!

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

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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Future Proof: What’s Your BHAG?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Goal setting for attorneys is often circular. Most times, their goal is to set goals ??. But, because la wyer s don’t utilize goal setting, they underachieve. They’ve got nothing to strive for, nothing to compete over, nothing to drive them to the next chapter of their business. This is probably the chief reason why the status quo dominate s law firm management, and why most law firms exist in suspended animation.

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Analytics-focused blog posts by our Director of Intelligent Decisions

Qualco

Will we ever see complete collections automation?

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Collection and Recovery Solutions Occurs May 2020

Optio Solutions

The annual Collection and Recovery Solutions (CRS) conference, attended by senior-level creditors, will take place May 6 – 8, 2020 at the Four Seasons in Las Vegas. Attendees will range from those involved in collection, compliance, recovery operations, risk, and strategy from 188 companies and organizations. CRS is produced by Resource Management Services, a consultant… The post Collection and Recovery Solutions Occurs May 2020 appeared first on Optio.

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Cut These 6 Things from Your Budget

Debt Guru

Do you feel like you have a hole in your pocket? Do you find that money just slips away from you, unnoticed? Do you have a difficult time reconciling where all your take-home pay ends up? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, it might be a good time to take a step back and really analyze your expenditures. And we’re not talking budgeting, just figuring out where your hard-earned wages are actually going.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

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.