Businesses owed money

My customer is ignoring overdue invoices. What can I do?

When reminders go unanswered, the reason may be unclear. The invoice may need approval, the right contact may not have seen it, or the customer may be unable to pay. We review the records and contact your customer on your behalf; a response or recovery cannot be guaranteed.

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How we help

  1. Check the evidence you supply, including the customer you confirm is liable

  2. Contact the customer on your behalf in a professional, firm and fair way

  3. Keep you updated and agree next steps with you before anything escalates

What can happen next

Every case is different. Depending on the evidence and how the other side responds, an account may be paid in full, paid in part, settled by agreement, placed on hold while something is checked, or closed. We will not promise a result before we have looked at the details.

Worth knowing

Progress can depend on the evidence available, whether we can reach the right person, and your instructions.

Questions people ask

When should I refer an unpaid invoice?

Once your own reminders have gone unanswered and you are confident the invoice is correct. The earlier we are involved, the fresher the evidence and contact details are.

Will this damage my relationship with the customer?

We keep our contact professional and calm. Many customers simply respond once an independent party is involved.