Expensive and Outdated Collection Methods Hampering Industry Rebound

A recent survey of 400 US based collections and financial services executives by Lodestar Research on behalf of Varolii in May of 2010 shows that collection companies are finding it increasingly difficult to collect. They are faced with new problems because consumers cannot or do not want to pay, and the cost of making collections ...

What to Expect for 2011 in Account Receivable Software

The debt collection industry has been through many litigation changes, technology changes, and economic changes in the past few years, and Accounts Receivable software has been changing along with it. So what can we expect from Accounts Receivable software vendors in 2011? With the vast changes in collection technology such as predictive dialers, skip tracing, ...

Accounts Receivable Software Allows for Increased Cash Flow for Businesses

The economy is only creeping toward recovery, and national statistics on past due Accounts Receivable are an indicator of this. Accounts Receivable software is used to credit businesses promptly allowing maximum working capital and cash flow, which is necessary for survival in the uncertain financial climate. National statistics of past due Accounts Receivable for businesses ...

The Use of Debt Collection Systems for First and Third Party Agencies

Debt collection systems are used for streamlining collections for first and third party collection agencies. First party agencies are part of the same company as the creditor, and third party agencies are a separate entity obliged to adhere to FDCPA standards. Businesses or organizations have procedures to retrieve uncollected funds from debtors for products and ...

Choose Collection Software for Agency Needs

Various types of collection software are available to suit the needs of individual agencies. All collection agencies utilize software to aid in payment processing and access to information. Some larger agencies also use next generation dialer capabilities to increase the number of debtors reached. Collection agencies come in different sizes and have varying specialties, and ...

How to Choose the Best Accounts Receivable Management and Debt Collection Software for Your Collection Agency

Debt collection software should allow access to information for clients, and also have tools that make the process more efficient which ultimately leads to more collections. DAKCS Software Systems provides Account Receivables management and collection agency software. Debt collection software should automate and streamline collections and the administration process, with the ultimate goal being to ...

How Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection Software Can Help Save Collections Agencies During a Down Economy

The job of a collection agency during the strain of a poor economy can be challenging. The amount of time and efforts on non-revenue producing tasks of the agency employees is of concern for agency owner/operators. Debt collection software / Accounts Receivable software contain the tools to help agencies collect faster and smarter. In the ...

People Make the Difference

Purchasing Accounts Receivable and debt collection software for your agency or law firm is by far the most important decision you make. Designing your space, hiring collectors, contracting new clients are all critical pieces of the pie, but software forms your business’s basic foundation. A foundation that will grow with you and provide the tools necessary for success ...

With Collection Agencies Facing Increasing Law Suits, What Action Can A Small Debt Collection Agency Take?

Yet another leading collection attorney is the target of action by the Oregon State Bar and at least two lawsuits filed by consumers for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Many debt collection agencies are beginning to complain about these collection lawsuits. Read more here (InsideARM.com, February 12, 2008) In fact, lawsuit volumes are ...

Top 10 Things to Consider When Purchasing Accounts Receivable and Debt Collection Software

1.  FLEXIBILITY: Software must grow and change as you do. When you develop your company’s strategic plan, you focus on dynamic growth.   In order for successful growth to occur, you must select an Accounts Receivable and collection software package that will grow with you …easily and cost effectively. You need to clearly understand each software ...

DAKCS Upgrades With Beyond (for Collection Advisor.com)

The FootPrint module is designed for rapidly imaging, archiving and retrieving collection documents.  By Richard S. Buse DAKCS Software Systems, Inc., Ogden, Utah, has developed applications for the collection and recovery industry for more than 20 years. Its Beyond.Net application is a major enhancement to DAKCS’ agency management system, The Sting. Features Beyond.Net retains the ...