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Average Day Delinquent Tool

Instantly estimate how much of your unpaid business debt can be recovered based on invoice age and typical collection fees. This free tool by Burt and Associates helps you make smarter decisions about overdue accounts.

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Debt Recovery Estimator Tool

Instantly estimate how much of your unpaid business debt can be recovered based on invoice age and typical collection fees. This free tool by Burt and Associates helps you make smarter decisions about overdue accounts.

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2024 FDCPA: Key Updates to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) serves as a foundational piece of legislation protecting consumers from abusive debt collection practices. This blog post outlines key elements of the FDCPA, covering crucial sections such as communication guidelines, legal limitations, and consumer rights. It provides a clear and actionable understanding for businesses and financial managers to maintain compliance while building trust and professionalism in their debt recovery efforts. For businesses looking to streamline their debt collection process, adhering to FDCPA guidelines is essential for long-term success.

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2019 Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the nation’s consumer protection agency. The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace. For your information is available the 2019 Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. FDCPA 2019

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Collection Agency Mississippi
Mississippi

In Mississippi, no pre-lien notices are required. Mechanic’s lien laws specifically include engineers as long as actual work is underway. A lien must be filed within 12 months from when unpaid fees were due.

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Collection Agency Minnesota
Minnesota

A pre-lien notice is only required on smaller residential projects. It is not required on construction of 5000 square feet or more

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Collection Agency Michigan
Michigan

For subcontractors, a pre-lien notice must be filed within 20 days of first furnishing services. For others, a mechanic’s lien must be filed within 90 days of last furnishing services

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