5 Tips for Increasing Your Accounts Receivable Collections

Gene Marks
Oct 4, 2023

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How to shorten the average time frame (40 to 60 days) for A/R collections

Podcast Highlights

What is the Average Accounts Receivables Timeframe?

  • The average timeframe is 45 to 60 days.

What Are 5 Tips for Increasing Collections of Your Accounts Receivables?

  • Check credit before you go into a deal or commit to a larger sale.
  • Take a deposit upfront.
  • Allow credit cards. These cards charge fees but a credit card for a new customer gives you your payment.
  • Leverage technology. Every good accounting systems has workflows and reminders. You can assign them to certain customers to send emails before their invoice is due.

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Gene Marks
Gene Marks

Written by Gene Marks

Columnist on smallbiz, economy, public policy, tech for The Guardian, The Hill, Philly Inquirer, Wash Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur. Small Business owner and CPA

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