See risks. See opportunities. See new sources of revenue and new ways to meet challenges. See problems before they become your problems. See the solutions. {see} is about clarity in business. There are a number of things a company can do to improve collections and recovery rates. This issue of {see} Digital Magazine brings you insight and ideas that directly impact the way you work.
HOW TO IMPROVE
Collections And Recovery In 2008
MICHELLE DUNN
According to a review of annual trends in workplace learning and performance US companies spend $109.25 billion on training per year and 1/3 of that is on external training. On average companies spend $1424 per year per employee on training. Employers have to remember ... More
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COLLECTIONS: WHAT TOOLS WORK BEST?
An Interactive Sorting Game
MDepending on what you’re trying to do, there are some very interesting ways to mine data and find what you want. This interactive app allows you to choose an industry then prioritize the reports on how useful you think they are for the task at hand. When you’re done sorting, the ... More
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COLLECTIONS
Best Practices
KRISTA WALSH
Professional collectors should always be looking for new and more effective methods to use while trying to recover a debt. With these popular techniques, the professional collector can work as a part of a team, as an individual, or as a combination of the two in order to ... More
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TRUTH AND FICTION
Social Security Numbers
Provided Courtesy of CDIA
All companies that use consumer data rely on the social security number. It is one of the most important factors used for matching applicants with information in databases that can help determine whether the applicant is who he or she claims to be, or is a good risk for credit, employment ... More
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GREATER REWARDS
Collect More than Just Money
The right data search tools are critical to improving your debt collections and recovery. But equally important is the ability to offer incentives to hard-working employees. MicroBilt's innovative rewards program is designed to help you get the most from your employees ... More
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ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
Moving E-Commerce Forward Legally and Securely
BY LEW LEVEY, PRESIDENT, COMPUTIME, INC.
As the prevalence of e-commerce continues to grow in today’s global marketplace, many questions are being raised about the legal implications of electronic signatures and the liability a company assumes when it adds electronic signatures to its mix. Many people ... More
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MAKE E-SIGNATURES WORK FOR YOU
An Interactive Exploration of E-Signature Uses
Many industries are leveraging e-signature technology to reduce administrative burdens, speed transactions and deliver better customer service. Look up an industry for some ideas on how and why e-signatures are being used, and why you should consider making the switch ... More
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BAD DEBT
Which States are Trending High?
Evaluating delinquencies by state can determine markets where you may or may not be successful. Layoffs, changing business cycles, catastrophic events and other economic influences indicate trends which can impact your business. Identifying delinquency rates can be ... More
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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Are We Talking Ourselves Down?
BY KEN MAYLAND, PRESIDENT, CLEARVIEW ECONOMICS, LLC.
The seemingly "perfect storm" of a deep cyclical decline of housing, subprime mortgage debt problems, the credit squeeze, and the stock market gyrations has left small and medium-sized businesses feeling uneasy. As these mega-events and big-font media headlines unfold ... More
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