A court judgment from another state does not automatically grant a creditor enforcement power in Florida. If a debtor holds assets within the state, Florida courts must first legally recognize the judgment before any collection action can begin. To collect on an...
Bulk buying and wholesale buying are very common in some industries. But there can be some financial risk, as a significant amount of money is tied up in a single order. These practices are slightly different. With bulk buying, the goal is usually to get a lower price...
Every successful business owner will eventually have to cope with an unfortunate aspect of commerce — collecting unpaid debts from clients and customers. The collection process can be cumbersome and long, leading many busy executives to let their unpaid collections...
Businesses that rent equipment to other companies or that finance equipment purchases typically use the machinery or devices they provide to organizations as collateral for attached financial obligations. Most businesses that need machinery and specialized equipment...
Winning a judgment in another country does not always mean the matter is fully resolved. If the person or business involved has assets in Florida, additional legal steps may be required before collection efforts can begin. Florida courts may recognize and enforce...
Misunderstandings and miscommunication can certainly cause people to overlook debts that they owe or fail to pay back outstanding invoices. Communication issues could mean that a debtor does not know that there is an outstanding balance, does not understand exactly...
For many businesses, extending credit or invoicing a customer after services are completed is simply a part of doing business. While most clients pay, some accounts become serious collection problems. Recognizing early warning signs that a customer may never pay can...
Having clients who owe money is challenging for a business because they have to balance collecting the money with retaining the commercial client. At some point, it may become evident that retaining the business client isn’t in the company’s best interest. It’s...
There are countless challenges that can interfere with the right to collect valid debts. People who owe money to businesses may return mail unopened, refuse phone calls, change their phone numbers, addresses and even their jobs to avoid collection efforts. In some...
Extending credit to customers can help grow a business, but unpaid accounts can quickly disrupt your business’s cash flow. Before beginning collection efforts, it is important to understand the legal and practical rules that apply. Debt collection is not just about...