Rising costs and interest rates are putting pressure on the finances of both businesses and individuals, increasing the risk of debts remaining unpaid. As a creditor, what can you do to give yourself the best chance of collecting the money you're owed?

Are you thinking of writing off a bad debt? Before you say 'goodbye' to the money you're owed, it could be worth getting professional help and advice from a reputable debt collection agency.

If a customer is failing to pay what they owe you, getting help from a reputable debt collection agency could be the answer. But how do you know when the time is right to bring in the professionals?

With energy prices going through the roof, many suppliers will be facing problems with customers who can't or won't pay their bills. How do you separate the two and what can you do to minimise your risk of debts going bad?