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by Nate Budde
Mar 19, 2013
Collection Policy: An Overview for Construction Companies
A collection policy is an important piece of a complete credit policy. In fact, a good collection policy coupled with a thorough...
by Matt Viator
Jan 01, 2018
Collection Tips for Construction Industry Managers and Business Owners
Many, if not most, of the construction payment issues and delays that arise can be directly attributed to the circumstances created by...
by Nate Budde
Apr 03, 2013
Collections: In-House or Outsource?
by Dawn Killough
Mar 05, 2021
Collection Effectiveness Index: Measuring Credit & Collection Success
by Patrick Ritter
Nov 11, 2019
Top 10 Collection Agencies for Construction Companies
Recent posts on Collections
by Dawn Killough
Nov 29, 2021
Are Promissory Notes an Effective Collection Tool in Construction?
by Lisa Geth
May 24, 2021
Credit Manager KPIs: 12 Ways to Measure Collection Success
by Dawn Killough
May 06, 2021
How to Collect on a Judgment Lien
by Marissa Minter
Mar 31, 2021
How a Growing Concrete Supplier Reduced DSO and Quit Chasing Payments
by Marissa Minter
Nov 11, 2020
How a Texas Supplier Cut Their Payment Collection Time in Half
by Curtis Dennis
Apr 10, 2020
COVID in Construction: How to quickly clean up past due receivables
by Jonny Finity
Apr 07, 2020
Construction Finance Experts Give Emergency Coronavirus Advice
by Steve Rauch
Mar 30, 2020
Collection Agency Calls for Compassion During Coronavirus
by Dawn Killough
Jan 29, 2020
Invoice Factoring vs Collections in Construction: What’s the difference?
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 04, 2019
Construction Demand Letters – How To Write One That Gets You Paid
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 30, 2019
Are Checks with “Payment in Full” in Memo Line Legally Binding? Do They Affect Mechanics Lien Rights?
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 30, 2019
Louisiana Demand Letter Templates
by Peter Menge
Nov 24, 2017
Still Using "Angry Phone Calls" or "Prayer" to Get Paid? See the Top 11 Wrong Ways to Manage Lien Rights.
by Gretchen Lynn
Jul 14, 2017
Help Your Boss Understand Why You Need to File a Mechanics Lien
by Olivia Huppman
Jan 26, 2017
Introducing the Lien Resolution Center
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Jul 25, 2016
How to Reduce DSO of Construction Invoices
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 21, 2016
Proactive Practices for Construction Invoice Collection
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Dec 16, 2015
5 Collection Email Best Practices to Get Paid Faster in Construction
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Jun 12, 2015
Escalation and Prioritization: Mechanics Liens Get You Paid
by Scott Wolfe Jr
May 14, 2015
Breaking Down Barriers to Getting Paid in Construction
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Mar 27, 2015
CFM Review: Are Teaming Agreements Binding and Enforceable?
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Aug 29, 2014
CFM Review: Collection Automation For Humans – Does It Exist?
by Meredith Wood
May 29, 2014
The 5 Quickest Tricks to Take your Receivables Management to the Next Level
by Nate Budde
Feb 17, 2014
5 Reasons to Drop Demand Letters for the Notice of Intent to Lien
by Martin Roth
Jan 30, 2014
The Demand Letter That Gets You Paid in 20 Days or Less
by Meredith Wood
Oct 28, 2013
How To Hire A Debt Collection Lawyer
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Oct 01, 2013
A Secret To Handing Cash Flow Peaks And Valleys
by Meredith Wood
Jul 08, 2013
Preparing Yourself for Successful Collection Calls
by Seth Smiley
Jun 26, 2013
Collections Policy: How To Increase Successful Return On Collections
by Scott Wolfe Jr
May 28, 2013
Collection Tips: What’s Available To Get You Paid?
by Seth Smiley
Apr 16, 2013
Collections Policy: How Other Security Can Help Collections Policy
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 11, 2013
Retainage Best Practices for Collections
by Nate Budde
Apr 10, 2013
Credit Management: Lien Policy or Other Security Can Help Collection Policy
by Seth Smiley
Apr 09, 2013
Collections: Why A Company Needs A Collection Policy
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 01, 2013
Collecting Retainage: Rules That Apply And How To Get Your Hands On The Money
by Meredith Wood
Mar 28, 2013
Collections: Considering the Relationship When Collecting Payments
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Jan 22, 2013
Managing Credit: Accounts Receivable Management for Construction Companies
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Oct 18, 2012
Tips In Making A Payment Bond Claim
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Oct 17, 2012
Creative Options To Secure A Party’s Promise To Pay
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Jun 13, 2012
A Mechanics Lien Policy Is Crucial For Collecting In The Construction Industry
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