There is a lot of talk about the rights of customers, but what about your rights as a business owner? Whether you are trying to collect a bad debt or pursue some other type of recourse, we'll tell you how to do it in a legal manner.
My client won't pay me. Help! Our client won't pay us for what they bought -- Sadly, we've heard this from many entrepreneurs victimized by scumbags who refuse to pay.
An attorney letter demanding payment for a late payable is often the most effective way to collect a business debt. Before you hire a collection agency or sue to collect what's owed to you, consider sending a collections letter from your attorney.
Dealing with deadbeats is a pain. When business owners do work and don't get paid, what are their options? This article includes the text of a sample letter demanding payment.
Taking down a website for nonpayment is something that is often discussed in the web designer and web developer community. If you've been stiffed by a client, can you take down their site and put a big These Guys Are Deadbeats notice on their home page?
Many small businesses have clients who are tardy with their payments on invoices. It's important as a business owner to get paid, but you don't want to chase away a customer by being too aggressive in demanding payment. Here are some suggestions on getting invoices paid on time.
One of the most challenging issues faced by entrepreneurs is debt collection. This two-part article will help you decide whether to extend credit to clients, and strategies for collecting delinquent debts.
You've made the sale and delivered the merchandise, but now you're having a hard time getting paid for it. So far, collection efforts have been a bust. Now what? Maybe it's time to send a formal Demand for Payment.