Sustained financial pressure is changing the way that debt affects businesses and consumers. With interest rates rising higher than they have been for many years, the construction sector in particular faces a tough time. It’s more important than ever for your business to keep a tight rein on debt and maintain positive cashflow.

Having to chase an overdue debt can be frustrating enough. But when you hear a poor excuse for the delay, it can be really difficult to keep your cool. Here’s our pick of the most common reasons given for non-payment and how to respond.

With economic pressures enduring and record numbers of businesses facing closure, it’s never been more important to act on overdue debt and protect your bottom line.

Everyone has thoughts and ideas about the debt collection industry, but are they accurate? Can you believe everything you hear? In this, the first of a series of blogs, we look at some of the common misconceptions relating to your reputation and value for money when recovering debt.