Small Business Debt Collections Made Easy
Every business has customers who fail to pay their bills. When debt collection becomes a problem, getting legal help may be the solution.
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How a debt collection lawyer can help you
If you’re struggling with credit card debt and are unsure what to do, or are dealing with challenging creditors or a debt collection lawsuit, working with a collections lawyer can help you determine what legal options you have. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) forbids harassing or threatening phone calls or text messages on the part of debt collectors, and having legal representation helps you protect your legal rights throughout the collection process.
3 ways to collect debt
If you’re looking to collect consumer or business debt, you can try to do it yourself, hire a collection agency, or work with a debt collection lawyer.
The best method may depend on the specific circumstances surrounding the type and amount of debt you want to collect. Sometimes you need to negotiate a settlement, while other instances may require you to be more aggressive and take legal action.
Getting advice from a debt collection lawyer is a great way to figure out which method will work best. LegalShield makes accessing necessary legal representation easy and affordable.
If your company has only a couple of delinquent accounts each year and you are sensitive about maintaining positive customer relationships, trying to collect the debt yourself may be a good option.
However, if you’re searching for tips on debt collection, you’re probably having an issue and may benefit from legal advice.
A business plan from LegalShield can help you improve your debt collection results in three main ways.
If you have a large number of delinquent accounts from debtors that are hard to reach, hiring a collection agency to handle the work might be a good option.
However, if you have only a handful of larger debts to collect from customers that are easier to contact, collection agencies may not be your best option. Agencies take 25%-50% of the amount of the debt recovered and rogue collection agents repeatedly calling customers may tarnish your brand.
If you have a large number of delinquent accounts from debtors that are hard to locate, hiring a collection agency might be a good option.
However, if you have only a handful of larger debts to collect from customers that are easier to contact, collection agencies may not be your best option. Agencies take 25%-50% of the amount recovered and rouge agents harassing customers can tarnish your brand.
If you’re dealing with particularly challenging debtors, a debt collection lawyer can have better success at getting the situation resolved. Similar to a debt collection agency, a debt collection lawyer handles much of the work of contacting debtors for payment. Additionally, collection letters on a law firm’s letterhead communicate your seriousness about collecting upon the debt, and should the matter go to court, a lawyer would be invaluable in guiding you through the process.
Get legal advice about debt collection best practices
A LegalShield small business membership offers consultation with a provider lawyer on an unlimited number of business legal matters related to debt collection to help keep you informed of your legal rights.
If you’re having difficulty collecting a debt but you want to continue to handle it yourself, you can contact your provider law firm for legal advice related to your options.
The consultation benefit enables you to get legal advice on an unlimited number of business legal matters beyond debt collection. However, this does not include business legal matters covered under the designated consultation benefit.
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Debt collection done for you without commissions
All of our small business plans include lawyer-drafted debt collection letters created on their law firm letterhead and sent to the debtor on your behalf. Depending on the type of plan, a designated number of debt collection letters each month are included in your membership.
Not only does this save you time and stress, but a debt collection letter from a lawyer’s office also lets the debtor know you are serious about the matter, and you keep 100% of any funds collected.
Like other plan benefits, your provider lawyer can provide written notices or make calls on your behalf for legal matters beyond debt collection. If customers owe you money or you have other business legal needs, a LegalShield membership really is a no-brainer.
Improve client contracts and debt collection letters
Another valuable benefit attached to a LegalShield small business membership is the ability to submit documents to your provider lawyer for review and feedback. Depending on the type of plan, a designated number of documents are included each month at no additional charge.
If you’re unsure about debt collection requirements as they relate to an agreement signed by the debtor or you have drafted a debt collection letter you’d like a lawyer to review, you can submit documents right in the LegalShield app. Your provider lawyer will provide feedback to make sure you’re following the law.
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Small Business Plans
start at only $49 per month
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Key features of our Small Business Legal Plans
Advice, consultation & research
Legal consultation from a provider lawyer on business legal matters, with legal research for each issue, if needed.
Letters or phone calls
Receive help with business legal matters more efficiently with professional communications issued on your behalf.
Document review
Put business-related legal documents through legal review.
Collection letters
A collection letter from a provider lawyer could help you recoup payments more efficiently.
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Small Business Legal Plans disclaimer
This is a general overview of the Small Business Legal Plans available from PPL Legal Care of Canada Corporation a subsidiary of Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. (“PPLSI”) for illustration purposes only. PPLSI provides access to legal services offered by a network of provider law firms to its members through membership-based participation. Neither PPLSI, PPL Legal Care of Canada Corporation, nor its officers, employees or sales associates directly or indirectly provide legal services, representation, or advice. Small Business Legal Plans and certain benefits are not available in all provinces. See a Small Business Legal Plan contract for specific province of residence for complete terms, coverage, amounts, conditions, and availability. Custom contract drafting services don’t include mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, or private placements, administrative or regulatory matters or franchise agreements and legal matters covered under Designated Consultations, pleadings or any documents related to administrative proceedings or lawsuits. Negotiations and redrafts are available under the 25% discount from the Provider Lawyer’s hourly rate.