I am going crazy with late bills!!!
2006-06-08 15:46:35 · 13 answers · asked by TKDchikadee 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Stop delivering for them if you have to.
Or
I would send them a letter in writing that you will turn their account to a collection agency.
OR
Talk to the person / owner in charge of paying you . Tell them they need to get current and you need to get paid now ( while you are there) That you are at risk of losing your bussiness because so many people ar e behind.
AND
In the future take a deposit or prebill for services if you can, and let them know that if they get behind you will not deliver for them ( ya I know you ptbably run the risk of them going to someone else, but Im also not sure what you deliver)
And depending on what kind of bussiness you deliver for I would stand at counter or front desk and tell them you are not leaving till you get paid.
2006-06-08 15:53:41 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
who pays your charges, the shipper or the reciepient?
if it's the shipper, take at least a deposit (say 75%) of the estimated charges when you pick up the merchandise.
Make the other 25% due in 1 or 2 weeks-fax them the invoice for the balances due & they are to have a check ready for you on the first pickup of that week payment is due
If it's the reciepient, it's payment in full at the time of the delivery-call them in advance so there will be a check waiting for you !!!
2006-06-08 23:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by polarbear94019 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they on a contract with you?
Delivering what ?
Do you bill and they pay per invoice or do they pay using a Purchase Order procedure which takes around 30 days or so?
Can you add interest after 30 days? If so make it high enough where they would want to pay it.
Explain to them about your situation and ask to pay more promptly.
2006-06-08 22:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by xtrapr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no choice but to spend time collecting the money. You are in essence, a bill collector. You can get a business loan or max out your credit cards, but in the end it is your responsibility to get the money owed to you. You have to find a way to get your money, even if you have to be a pain in the a$$. I'm sure your fuel costs are affecting your profit. Mention that when collecting and do not be shy about getting your money, however, temper it with tact. It is easier said than done.
2006-06-08 22:59:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a late fee plus interest included. If not start one.
I have encountered similar problems and told some customers that the financial burden makes it questionable whether to continue to serve them.
Choose wisely how you word it if you do not wish to lose them.
Explain that you incur expenses that need to be paid or you could be cut-off or charged late fees.
2006-06-08 22:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by astroservus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after 30 days cut them off until they pay the previous bill.
2006-06-08 22:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
COD
which usually stands for Cash On Delivery, but you could change it to 'cents or dollars'.
Thats the best I can come up with!!~.~
2006-06-08 22:49:50 · answer #7 · answered by wishwash06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go talk to them in person
make a deal and get the money and drop them
last resort sue them too much work
2006-06-09 02:56:09 · answer #8 · answered by nk_rso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't let them order till they pay all or at least part of there bill.
2006-06-08 22:51:20 · answer #9 · answered by froglady522004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
add interest, or refuse to give them their product until they pay the next time they buy from you...
2006-06-08 22:50:37 · answer #10 · answered by spikibracelet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋