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How to Create an Atmosphere of Urgency! You’ve heard the saying “time is money.” In terms of debt collection, it really does hold true! The longer the debtor is delinquent, the less likely you are to recover money on that account. To put it in financial terms, after six months, a delinquent bill is typically only 50% recoverable. After 12 months, many bills are less than 10% recoverable.

If your customer has multiple debts they’re more likely to pay the bills that create a sense of urgency and have penalties for delayed payment or non-payment.

According to the Credit & Collections Kit for Dummies, written by Steven A. Harms, former senior partner at Muller, Muller, Richmond, Harms, & Myers, P.C., “When you follow up with your newly delinquent customers, you want to grab their attention. Common techniques for creating urgency include:

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We want to make sure you’re well educated and comfortable before we take any further steps. If you’d like to speak to one of our expert attorneys about debt collection in Michigan, give us a call at 248-645-2440. Stand up for your rights as a business owner, and get what you’re owed!

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