Recent Articles

Working with OCAs

Feb-25-2010

This article is a mini-seminar on commercial collections. It's packed with valuable insight into how commercial collection firms operate, as well as practical information about what you need to know when you're selecting one. It also contains links to several articles with important information on lawsuits and the legal process as they relate to collections.

Understanding the Balance Sheet

Feb-25-2010

Finally, some practical help in sorting through the information found in financials. Here's an easy to understand, usable explanation of the Balance Sheet, what to look at and what it means.

Argentina

Feb-25-2010

When you're doing business in any country, it's important to know what to expect – and what's expected of you. Here are some basics that will help you get off to a good start if you're planning on doing business in Argentina.

Credit and Collection Policy Basics

Jan-28-2010

If you don't have a credit and collections policy or if you haven’t reviewed your policy in awhile – here's some practical help for developing a policy that will ensure consistency and breathe new life into your credit-to-cash process.

DuPont Analysis

Jan-28-2010

The DuPont Analysis provides a starting point for determining a company's strengths and weaknesses. Here's a breakdown of the three components that comprise this Return on Equity ratio and what they reveal about the financial position of an organization.

Brazil

Jan-28-2010

Brazil is expanding its presence in world markets. Its economy outweighs that of all other South American countries. And, it was one of the last countries to go into recession in 2008 and among the first to resume growth in 2009. Our report includes ABC-Amega's recommendations for collecting on accounts in Brazil based on our experience in the country.

10 Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Sue a Collection Account

Dec-14-2009

You’ve made your decision to sue. But wait! You’ll want to answer these 10 questions before suing the debtor.