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Most business owners who invoice customers for goods or services will encounter the occasional late payment. However, if a customer’s invoice due date has come and gone and you can’t get a firm answer ...

Debt collectors are heroes or villains, depending on your point of view. If you own a business and are owed money, hiring a debt collector can help you get it back. If you are the person who owes ...

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Understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and report any violations to the proper authorities. Before taking any action, request information about the debt from the collector ...