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Choosing the Right Debt Collection Agency: A Creditor’s Guide

If you’ve ever had a client ghost you after work’s been delivered—or had invoices drag on for months—you’ll know how frustrating and damaging unpaid debts can be. Choosing the right debt collection agency isn’t just a financial decision—it’s about reclaiming your time, energy, and peace of mind. I know this first-hand. I spent two years as Marketing Manager for one

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Late Payments Cost UK SMEs £22,000 a Year — But Change May Be Coming

According to government data, late payments are costing UK small businesses an average of £22,000 per year, with over 56 million hours of lost productivity. And with an estimated 50,000 business closures each year linked to unpaid invoices, the impact is clear: late payments are one of the biggest threats to SMEs today. Now, after years of pressure, the UK

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“I’ll Give Them Another Few Days” – Don’t.

We’ve all said it at some point. A client misses the invoice due date, and instead of taking action, you tell yourself: “They’re probably just waiting on a payment their end.” “I don’t want to come across as aggressive.” “I’ll give them another few days.” Here’s the problem: those extra few days often turn into weeks. And those weeks turn

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What Being Self-Employed Taught Me About Not Getting Paid

When I first went self-employed, I was fuelled by optimism, ambition — and a solid belief that if you do good work, people will pay you. But I quickly learned that getting paid isn’t always that simple. In one of my earliest contracts, I had a verbal agreement with a client (a family friend, no less). I’d build their online

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