No matter how good your services or products are, some consumers will renege on their agreement to pay for them. This is why, when possible, it's wise to require payment before you render services.

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Certain business models seem to have unshakable stigmas associated with them. Sometimes it’s ...

In order to keep your business ventures afloat, you must collect payment for your products or services. Unfortunately, not all customers are reliable. You likely have more pressing demands on your ...

Although debt collection agencies often have a (sometimes well-deserved) poor reputation, they can provide essential services to businesses to free up capital, help maintain good relationships with ...

If you’re in trouble with collection agencies, you have strong rights under federal law to prevent those agencies from harassing you. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), collectors ...

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