Category Archives: Trends

Latest news, studies and surveys on trade credit market & receivables management.

Why are Collection Agencies so Sketchy?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Blog at Funding Gates - Financial News & Advice for Small Businesses

Every small business extending net terms will have to deal with a collection agency at some point during its operations lifecycle. Engaging a collection agency is almost always considered as the last option, a necessary evil that should only be … Continue reading →

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5 reasons why customers pay late and what to do in each case

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Blog at Funding Gates - Financial News & Advice for Small Businesses

Next time you call a customer to follow-up on an invoice, it is important you know how to sift through the excuses they usually give over the phone or in an email. Unless you know the precise reason why they … Continue reading →

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