While I was at the NCRA convention last week, I discovered a great new collection manager service that specializes in court reporting firms. Collections used to be a sore spot for us at Todd Olivas & Associates. Back in the day, we would send off Past Due notices and the turn-around time for payment was hovering right around 90 days or more in some cases. About two years ago we pulled together a tighter system headed by the ever-courteous but persuasive Nancy Steinhilber. Nancy has been able to get most payments down to under 30 days. As a growing business, cash flow is king.
If you are an independent court reporter or small firm like us who hasn`t yet solidified how you`re going to collect from your clients, let me introduce to you Your Corporate Collector, Inc.
Your Corporate Collector, Inc. is an outsourced collection manager service for your past-due invoices. I met the owner, Cynthia Dusenbery who was absolutely wonderful in person. And while I haven`t personally tried her service, if first impressions mean anything, then she`s the lady to go with.
Fast Facts About Your Corporate Collector, Inc.
- They call in your company name as if they were your own collection manager on staff.
- All payments are directed to your office.
- You only get invoiced from them once you notify them of receipt of payment.
- They collect amicably and strive for harmonious but persuasive dealings with your clients.
- They charge 10% which I think is pretty darn reasonable.
- NCRA Associate Member since 4/07.
- Owner Cynthia Dusenbery has written several articles in the JCR Magazine.
I obviously have no affiliation with Your Corporate Collector, Inc. other than I believe Cynthia to be honest and quite a good deal for any reporters or agencies out there struggling getting paid. I`d say it`s worth a shot to check her out:
Your Corporate Collector, Inc.
7144 N. Harlem Avenue
#316
Chicago, IL 60631
(866) 588-2271
Owner: Cynthia Dusenbery