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Best Collection Agency in Alberta – What to Look For

If you're a business owner in Alberta struggling with unpaid invoices, choosing the right collection agency makes all the difference. This guide breaks down exactly what to look for — from compliance and experience to custom strategies and transparency. Discover why ICON is trusted across Alberta: nearly 20 years of proven results, no upfront fees, full BBB accreditation, credit bureau reporting, and a client-first approach that gets you paid without damaging relationships.

Best Collection Letter Templates

In this blog, you’ll find powerful collection letter templates that actually work. These letters are essential when previous communication efforts, like emails or phone calls, have been ignored. We’ll walk you through the right time to send them and how to write firm, effective letters that demand payment. If your letters still aren’t getting results, we’ll show you how our professional collection agency can help recover the debt efficiently and with serious consequences for non-payment. This summary is concise and highlights the key points of the blog.

The Checklist That Every Business Should Follow

Running a successful business requires more than just a great idea—it takes careful planning, the right partnerships, and strategic financial management. In this blog, we explore six essential elements every business needs, from bookkeeping and legal support to marketing, printing services, and a strong online presence. We also emphasize the importance of partnering with a collection agency to maintain healthy cash flow and recover overdue payments. Even top entrepreneurs like Richard Branson and Elon Musk use checklists to stay organized and achieve their goals—so why not apply the same principle to your business?

How Our Collection Agency Helped a Business Recover $50,000 in Outstanding Invoices

Late payments can severely impact a business, and one insurance company found itself struggling with $50,000 in unpaid invoices. Despite multiple follow-ups, clients remained unresponsive, affecting cash flow and operations. Our collection agency stepped in with a strategic recovery plan. We carefully reviewed outstanding accounts, applied professional yet firm communication, and negotiated structured payment plans where needed. In cases of non-cooperation, we provided legal guidance while maintaining ethical collection practices. The results? Full recovery of the $50,000 within weeks—over 70% collected in the first month. This case highlights the importance of early action, clear payment terms, and professional debt recovery services. If overdue invoices are affecting your business, contact us today to reclaim what’s rightfully yours!

5 Signs Your Business Needs a Collection Agency

Late payments and overdue invoices can disrupt cash flow, strain resources, and hinder growth. If you're dealing with these challenges, it may be time to consider professional help. This blog explores five key signs that your business could benefit from partnering with a collection agency, particularly in Alberta or British Columbia. Learn why local expertise is critical for businesses in Alberta and British Columbia and how a collection agency can safeguard your financial health. If these signs resonate with your experience, taking proactive action now can secure your revenue and ensure your business thrives.

Why Hire a Debt Collection Agency?

No matter what kind of business you are running, maintaining cash flow is always the biggest challenge for growing businesses. Retail and wholesale suppliers need to follow adequate routines for timely payment collection for their sold products and services. Unfortunately, not all customers are equally reliable. You may need to make extra efforts to recover your payments from many of your rigid clients. Learn the benefits of hiring a collection agency in BC. Furthermore, discover how debt collection BC works, and the necessary steps to take to hire a collection agency in British Columbia.

3 Focus Areas for Your Small Business

As a small business, your systems of operations are the same as other businesses but you don't have as many resources as middle-sized and big businesses. This makes it crucial to know which points of your business you should focus on.‍

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3 Simple Ways to Better Manage Accounts Receivables

When you have a good strategy for your accounts receivables, you lessen the stress in your business. When you have continuous cash flow in for your business, you won't have to resort to using your reserve funds to pay for your employees, maintenance, and other service expenses.

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Planning To Get a Big Loan? Focus On Your Payment History.

What can you do to improve your chances for a future loan? Focus on your payment history. Here's how.

2-Step Debt Repayment Plan

Take control of your finances with a Debt Repayment Plan.