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extending credit again to a client you had to chase for payment). Collection agencies are also up to date with compliance and legal issues associated with debt collection, meaning you avoid any potential conflicts. Improve your cash flow and reduce your DSO and bad debt write-offs With debts outstanding you may struggle to pay your own creditors or purchase needed supplies and therefore cripple your own operations. Meeting supply deadlines In line with cash flow sometimes when you lack the cash flow for products the supply to your customers gets delayed. Improving collections through Third parties will definitely make easier the job of supplying. Debt collection professionals are the experts and they have resources that get you paid that you don’t. They can view credit reports in real time to assess how collectible an account is. They will conduct skip tracing and utilize private investigators to find your debtors and hidden assets. In addition to possessing collection techniques and technologies — all to assist them recover your money. If you chose a debt collection professional that is also a law center or has links with law firms, they have the ability to take legal action, if necessary, as well. Of course choosing a reputable firm is important. However, there is much more than reputation to think about. You need a firm that fits your corporate culture and provides the kind of relationship you consider important while you find out whether they understand your expectations and will partner with you to help you meet your goals. You won’t be afraid wont you! Wasilwa Miriongi is a certified Credit Professional currently working as the Managing Director, Del Creder Credit Management Limited. You can engage him on this or related matters via email at: [email protected].