Property-tax collections are on the rise. All around the country local government units are seeing a shimmer of light as the economy continues to recover from the recession. Property-tax collections are rising faster than at any point since the housing market crashed in 2008. As collections grow, local governments are finally allowed a respite from years of cutbacks. During the...
Even in a good economy, some people are just late paying their bills. While it can aggravating for a merchant, being angry with the customer does not help matters. In this article, you will learn about the ways to help recover payment, as well as ways your merchant account processor can help you get the money you are owed. Your...
Despite the impressions you may have, debt collection is a lucrative and necessary business. The majority of debt collection agencies are reputable businesses performing a required function other businesses don’t have the time or resources for. If you’re interested in setting up your own debt collection agency and working from home, here are the basic steps you need to prepare...
Marketing is the key to any successful business. Word of mouth is nice, but pretty ads in magazines and newspapers help bring in customers, as well. However, how do you market something that businesses love, but customers hate? Collection agency marketing is easier than you think, and the majority of help could potentially come from your collection agency merchant account...
One of the pivotal aspects of running a small business or enterprise, such as a collection agency, is finding a way to accept credit or debit card payments. In credit and debt-based economic system, the necessity of opening a merchant account to accept these forms of payment can break a new business. If you are an entrepreneur, this complication can...
A collection agency has a tough row to hoe. The act of getting a merchant account is not as simple as it seems on paper. They fall into the high-risk area of the merchant accounts and unless you can prove you have started that legitimate business, you have a lot of work ahead of you. A lot of the...
As you begin your new business, you have lots to worry about. For a collection agency, it is even harder than normal. Although it is a lucrative business, collecting money for other companies and businesses, it is not one of the most loved kinds of business….. ever. Start With The first thing you can do to help your business...
Major industries across the country need some sort of software program to help with their ROA’s and those that are behind. Receivables are the life blood of their industry and without the help of great software; they can’t collect what is rightfully theirs, especially if they did the job without difficulty and on time. Of all the hundreds of companies...
Finding the Best Merchant Account for a Collection Agency If you’re operating a collection agency (or planning to start one), you’ve no doubt come across one monumental challenge already: the difficulty of getting a merchant account. This can hamper your ability to handle transactions professionally, and ultimate acts as a thorn in the side of your business, preventing quick growth....
