How do you spot a business coaching scam before you spend thousands of dollars? That question matters more than ever as entrepreneurs and business owners face an expanding market of coaching programs, consulting packages, and “guaranteed success” systems. Many coaching services provide real value, mentorship, and accountability. Others rely on pressure tactics, vague promises, and…
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Most people think bankruptcy marks the end of a business story. In reality, some companies continue operating long after they become financially unsustainable. These businesses survive through refinancing, restructuring, investor support, or repeated legal protection. Economists often call them “zombie companies.” While creditors and vendors may view these situations with frustration, certain investors—particularly those involved…
Read articleKnow when to stop chasing and start collecting. This tool helps you evaluate key warning signs—like aging invoices, unresponsive clients, and broken payment promises—so you can decide when it may be time to send an account to collections.
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At first, the deal looked legitimate. A staffing company received a request to fill executive-level roles. The client wanted a CFO, a CIO, and other high-level hires. The team reviewed resumes, conducted interviews, and moved the process forward. Payroll started. Invoices went out. Then the client vanished. They stopped answering emails, disconnected the phones, and ignored every attempt to follow up. What began as a normal business relationship quickly turned into a fraud case, and a collection problem.
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In business, credit can help relationships grow. It can keep work moving, ease short-term cash flow pressure, and create flexibility between vendors and clients. But when credit is extended too freely, without enough visibility into a customer’s broader payment behavior, it can quietly turn into a serious accounts receivable problem. One recent scenario discussed internally at Burt and Associates highlights exactly how that can happen.
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— Tony Stark, Iron Man
A Chapter 11 filing changes the rules quickly. Here is a practical guide for managing unpaid invoices, debtor-in-possession complexity, and protecting recovery when a customer enters financial distress.
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Scams are increasing at a pace never seen before. Consumers are more suspicious, more defensive, and more hesitant to engage with unfamiliar communication, even when it’s legitimate. While this trend is typically discussed in the consumer fraud space, its effects extend far beyond households. It is reshaping how businesses get paid, how customers interact with…
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In business-to-business credit environments, companies must navigate a complex landscape of regulations, financial risks, and operational challenges. Two industry terms often misunderstood, yet highly influential, are Right of Offset / Setoff and Skip Tracing. While these tools operate in very different ways, both play a critical role in commercial debt collection, credit risk mitigation, and…
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As November arrives, many businesses shift their focus from Q4 sales targets to year-end financial reviews. For B2B companies, this month is the strategic sweet spot, the time when financial teams can still influence the closing year and prepare for next year’s budget. cash flow statements, accounts receivable reports, outstanding invoices, and credit exposure all…
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