Thursday, September 14, 2023

The Future of Commercial Debt Collection

Do you wish debt collection was easier?

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How can new technology be applied to commercial debt collection?

Let’s explore some of the exciting developments that are reshaping the industry.

Personalization and a Customer-Centric Approach 

In the future, successful debt collection agencies will adopt a customer-centric approach, recognizing the importance of maintaining positive relationships with debtors. Rather than employing aggressive tactics, the emphasis will be on empathy, education and collaboration. Debtors will benefit from personalized repayment plans, financial counseling and proactive communication. By nurturing relationships and building trust, agencies and law firms can increase the likelihood of recovering debts while preserving their reputation.

Learn more technological advancements in debt collection on our website!

Commercial Debt Collection with RSD

At Ross, Stuart & Dawson, we’ve been in the commercial debt collection business since 1975. We’ve undergone many technological revolutions and have embraced them. That’s why we continue to adapt to changing technology and give you the best experience possible.

File a paperless claim on our website, log into our online portal to view your claim’s progress in real time, or pay with our online payment portal. RSD makes debt collection easy! Call us today at 888-701-8181 or contact us to get started.


Friday, September 1, 2023

How will Automation and Artificial Intelligence Affect Debt Collection?

Traditionally, B2B debt collection has been a labor-intensive and time-consuming process, often flawed by inefficiencies and compliance challenges. With the rapid advancement of technology and the emergence of new tools and strategies, the future of commercial debt collection looks promising. 

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Tomorrow’s high-tech agency will utilize Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to tackle the repetitive stuff, like sending payment reminders, firing off collection letters and handling payments. AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can deal with client inquiries, freeing up the remaining human agents to handle trickier, more complex cases that require a higher level of negotiations to strike deals. Smart machine learning algorithms can even study patterns in customer behavior and provide insights for super-targeted collections strategies.

Learn how other technological advancements can impact commercial collections.

Commercial Debt Collection with RSD

At Ross, Stuart & Dawson, we’ve been in the commercial debt collection business since 1975. We’ve undergone many technological revolutions and have embraced them. That’s why we continue to adapt to changing technology and give you the best experience possible.

File a paperless claim on our website, log into our online portal to view your claim’s progress in real time, or pay with our online payment portal. RSD makes debt collection easy! Call us today at 888-701-8181 or contact us to get started.

Monday, August 14, 2023

Dispelling Common Debt Collector Misconceptions

Could your business benefit from partnering with a debt collector?

Are you nervous that they won’t meet your expectations?

There are many misconceptions about debt collectors. You may have heard that:

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Collectors Use Unethical Tactics – Ethical collection should be the only choice for debt collectors. RSD is certified by the Commercial Law League of America (CLLA), which only certifies agencies that adhere to strict collection regulations and ethics. Only 26 collection agencies nationwide are certified by the CLLA!

Collection Agencies are Hard to Work With – Total client satisfaction is everything! You need to be busy with your business, not collecting debt. RSD will take over the process completely so you can get back to work. Filing a claim is easy, and you can upload any necessary documents quickly into RSD’s secure online portal!

The Collection Process Will Be Long – Once you file a claim, RSD will work fast to get you the money you deserve! You can see up to the minute updates on your claim in your online portal.

Learn more misconceptions about debt collectors on our website!

Commercial Debt Collection Services

Commercial debt collection with RSD is prompt, kind, and communicative!

Don’t wait any longer! The more delinquent an account becomes, the probability of collecting decreases. 

Contact RSD today to start your commercial debt collection!  

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Misconceptions about Debt Collectors

Does your business need help from a debt collector?

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Are you worried a debt collector will be hard to work with?

There are many misconceptions about debt collectors that lead people to have poor opinions of them. You may be surprised how helpful and worthwhile working with a debt collector can be!

Common misconceptions include:

Collectors Are Too Aggressive – You want a collector to treat your customers with kindness and respect. You can expect highly professional communication between RSD and your debtor to maintain your working relationship.

Collectors Don’t Care About You, Only Money – You need a debt collector who will take the time to learn the fine details of your company to collect as effectively as possible. You may also need help increasing your cash flow, strengthening your credit risk management system, and decreasing your likeliness of nonpayment. RSD can help with all these! RSD collects on a contingency basis, so if you don’t get the money you deserve, there’s no fee.

Learn more common misconceptions on our website!

Commercial Debt Collection Services

Commercial debt collection with RSD is prompt, kind, and communicative!

Don’t wait any longer! The more delinquent an account becomes, the probability of collecting decreases. 

Contact RSD today to start your commercial debt collection! 

Friday, July 14, 2023

How Inflation Affects You and Your Customers

Has inflation caused costs to increase for your business?

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Inflation has affected business for both creditors and debtors. However, by being a creditor, inflation can affect if you get paid by customers. If they run into cash flow problems, it’s possible they’ll choose not to pay you. This causes a cash flow problem for you!

If they don't pay their bills, you can't pay yours!

What Can You Do to Avoid Nonpayment?

The most important thing you can do to avoid nonpayment is make sure your credit risk management and billing systems are organized and running smoothly. Make sure your customer is trustworthy and in good financial standing before working with them. Send invoices on time with clear payment terms and tell them exactly how to pay. Don’t let them find excuses to not pay! 

Learn more ways to combat inflation-related nonpayment on our website.

Commercial Collection Agency in Michigan

At the first sign of nonpayment or payment disputes, call RSD, a commercial collection agency in Michigan.

RSD has been collecting with empathy and kindness for over 45 years, helping businesses like yours get the money you deserve!

Give us a call at 248-370-8160 or fill out a claim form today.

Saturday, July 1, 2023

What Does Inflation Mean for Credit Lending?

Are you a creditor?

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Have you noticed increasing late payments from your customers?

Inflation and interest rates in the United States began increasing in 2021. While they’re decreasing now, they’re still affecting businesses. Inflation has been making credit lending more unstable and higher interest rates make borrowing money riskier.

What Does Inflation Mean for You?

  • General business expenses cost more 
  • You may have to increase your prices
  • If you buy materials for your products, you may have to purchase less, or find cheaper alternatives
  • You may have to restructure your buying, inventory, and production habits

Learn how inflation also affects your customers!

Commercial Collection Agency in Michigan

At the first sign of nonpayment or payment disputes, call RSD, a commercial collection agency in Michigan.

RSD has been collecting with empathy and kindness for over 45 years, helping businesses like yours get the money you deserve!

Give us a call at 248-370-8160 or fill out a claim form today.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Attributes of a Poor Customer

What does a delinquent customer look like?

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They may have these attributes:

  • incapable of handling his or her own problems
  • skips, runs away from debts 
  • deliberately buys with no intention to pay (a credit criminal) 
  • tries to reduce debt through unfair complaints 

Absent from this list are those who lose their jobs through no fault of their own and those who have unexpected financial reverses. In most cases, such people will voluntarily communicate with you and arrange for future settlement. To these people, you owe a moral obligation of leniency. They communicate with you. The potential delinquent debtor does not. It is the non-communicative, recalcitrant, and argumentative debtor that a requires a qualified collection agency to recover a good portion of bad debt.

Learn more attributes of a poor customer on our website!

Commercial Collection Agency in Michigan

Do you have delinquent customers?

Partner with a commercial collection agency in Michigan like RSD!

Ross, Stuart & Dawson is certified by the Commercial Law League of America (CLLA) and endorsed by the International Association of Commercial Collectors. This means RSD follows a rigorous code of ethics, provides prompt collection, and provides maximum dollar recovery.

Contact RSD today to start taking care of your delinquent accounts.