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    Accounts Receivable and Debtor Management Services

    Running a business, however small, is extremely time-consuming. Here at Geekbooks, we appreciate that with everything else on your agenda, it’s hard to find the time to chase up debtors. However, failing to do this means you can end up with overdue invoices, and it’s your business that will suffer, not theirs. Delayed payments are one of the major drawbacks that may prevent your business from moving to the next level and have the potential to cause serious cash flow concerns.

    By investing in Geekbooks’ accounts receivable and debtor management services, you can have access to our team’s extensive knowledge and expertise developed due to having helped small business across Australia. We utilise our skillsets to address your business needs, for example, chasing up late payments from debtors and tracking outstanding invoices. Without having to do these tedious tasks yourself, your time can be better spent elsewhere, such as making plans for your business’ future.

    What is Accounts Receivable?

    Accounts receivables are the payments that your company should receive from anyone who has purchased your goods or services. If your company has receivables, you’ve successfully made a sale, but are still awaiting payment for this.

    What is Debtor Management?

    Debtor management is the process of keeping track of and following up with anyone who owes your business money. Without effective debtor management, your cash flow will suffer, which leaves you vulnerable to losses. Small businesses tend to be guilty of not establishing an appropriate management system – this is where Geekbooks can help.

    What is a Credit
    Period?

    A credit period is the amount of time that the customer is permitted to wait before paying you an invoice. In most cases, the credit period is short, normally ranging from a few days to a couple of months. For longer, more established clients, larger businesses may choose to increase their credit period up to a year. There are three essential components of a credit period:

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    A credit period is the amount of time that the customer is permitted to wait before paying you an invoice. In most cases, the credit period is short, normally ranging from a few days to a couple of months. For longer, more established clients, larger businesses may choose to increase their credit period up to a year. There are three essential components of a credit period:

    1. Credit Analysis

    This shows the credit-worthiness of a customer and can be done using financial analysis strategies.

    2. Collection Policies

    This includes any methods used by the specific company for accounts receivable recoveries. It will also acknowledge any late fees if the payment is completed late.

    3. Credit Terms

    This is the final stage which mentions the official credit period, calculated using their formula of sales.

    An easy way to work out an optimum credit period for a client is their average accounts receivable divided by (net credit sales/days.)

    Alternatively, it can be calculated by dividing the receivable turnover ratio by the number of days.
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    Why Choose Geekbooks’ Accounts Receivable and Debtor Management Services?

    Our services are completely tailored to you, and the last thing we want is for you to lose out on any money that is owed to your business. Our accounts receivable management services aim to protect your business relationships and secure your assets. We have a dedicated and professional team of strategists who can assist in creating a tailored and fool-proof debt management plan using top-quality, specialised products and systems.

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    Whether you are a start-up business or one that's been around for a while, our seasoned bookkeepers can bring order, clarity and accuracy to your accounts payable system. Why not take advantage of our 30-day money-back guarantee and request a no-obligation trial? Our packages of support are competitively priced, starting from just $25/hour.

    Our services include

    Customer service is at the core of our services, and we will personally ensure that our clients have a clear and concise idea of the cash flow in and out of their business. This will include thorough and accurate preparation, tracking and sending of invoices. We will also take on the task of sending reminder emails to any debtors that haven’t yet paid, and promise to make as many follow up calls as are needed to get every dollar your business is owed. We will also put together regular reports, ensuring that you always know where your finances stand.

    Calculating gst and preparing any relevant invoices
    Tracking invoices to your debtors electronically
    Sending invoices to your debtors electronically
    Following up on any overdue payments and sending reminder phone-calls and emails if required
    Regular and accurate reporting of accounts receivables

    Accounts Receivable Procedures

    While this can vary slightly depending on the scale of the firm, in a typical accounts receivable process, there are four main stages:

    Initially, your company will need to manufacture a credit application process. This process will allow you to decide whether an applicant is credit-worthy and trustworthy enough to be offered your company’s goods on credit. You’ll also need to determine terms and conditions for any sales, ensuring that this complies with any credit laws. For example, credit practices need full disclosure. You may want to vary your credit period depending on the size of your firm, as larger ones can sometimes afford to allow their customer a longer period of time to pay their invoices.

    Initially, your company will need to manufacture a credit application process. This process will allow you to decide whether an applicant is credit-worthy and trustworthy enough to be offered your company’s goods on credit. You’ll also need to determine terms and conditions for any sales, ensuring that this complies with any credit laws. For example, credit practices need full disclosure. You may want to vary your credit period depending on the size of your firm, as larger ones can sometimes afford to allow their customer a longer period of time to pay their invoices.

    Initially, your company will need to manufacture a credit application process. This process will allow you to decide whether an applicant is credit-worthy and trustworthy enough to be offered your company’s goods on credit. You’ll also need to determine terms and conditions for any sales, ensuring that this complies with any credit laws. For example, credit practices need full disclosure. You may want to vary your credit period depending on the size of your firm, as larger ones can sometimes afford to allow their customer a longer period of time to pay their invoices.

    Initially, your company will need to manufacture a credit application process. This process will allow you to decide whether an applicant is credit-worthy and trustworthy enough to be offered your company’s goods on credit. You’ll also need to determine terms and conditions for any sales, ensuring that this complies with any credit laws. For example, credit practices need full disclosure. You may want to vary your credit period depending on the size of your firm, as larger ones can sometimes afford to allow their customer a longer period of time to pay their invoices.

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    Automation and the accounts receivable process

    As technology increases, businesses are becoming more efficient. Many companies offering accounts receivable services are looking to implement an automated solution in order to reduce bad debt and increase the efficiency of the service. This includes procurement, invoice processing, invoice approval, payments, vendor management and system upgrades, as well as reporting.

    In general, automation offers a modernised and electronic version of the accounts receivable process, allowing quicker and easier methods such as e-invoicing.

    This is becoming the default mechanism for invoicing due to it being less time-consuming and more accurate, as the risk of human error is eliminated.

    Tips for Managing Your Debtors

    For a small business in particular, it can be easy to forget to manage your debtors effectively. However, a good method of debtor management is crucial for keeping track of your cash flows and making sure your business is running to the optimum standards. Whether you use our services or attempt to manage your debtors yourself, some simple steps can be taken to ensure this is done effectively:

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    Having Terms Of Trade

    You may be currently opting to supply your services more informally, especially if you are running a small business. However, you are much more likely to experience disputes and come across issues if you do not have clear terms of trade established from the start of your business. You can also reduce the number of bad debts you will receive.

    Credit Policy In Place

    Ensuring that you have completed a thorough credit check before offering any new customers credit will minimise problems with your debtor in the future. Having your terms written down will ensure that clients know the acceptance of terms, and are more likely to follow the credit policies.

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    Ensuring Invoices And Quotes Are Always Correct

    Customers are more likely to conduct payments on time if your documentation is always done accurately. If statements clearly state the due date, the amount owed, your bank details and the billing address, you won’t have to waste time amending invoices if your customer claims it is inaccurate. To minimise the risk of late payments even further, you can detail any collection charges that may accumulate if their accounts end up being overdue.

    Making Sure Systems Are Up To Date

    At Geekbooks, we promote well-maintained information, as we believe this is the secret to effective debtor management. As technology advances, more software solutions are becoming cloud-based. Our software and systems assist with credit management by relieving some of the administration, which tends to be very time-consuming. The key to debtor management is monitoring clients closely and always being aware of when payments are due, or if they have any outstanding.

    More Tips

    Not Overextending On Credit

    It would be unreasonable to have the same credit limit for each of your customers, as this should vary on their individual financial situation. It’s also a good idea to review each of your client’s credit limits in case their situation changes, it which case you may want to consider decreasing or increasing. This might be evident in how their buying habits change, or whether their debt increases.

    Credit Limit

    It’s important to carefully consider whether increasing a customer’s credit limit is a good idea. They may request this if their business is looking to be expanding quickly, however, this may put pressure on their ability to pay you on time if their priorities lie elsewhere. Saying this, a growing business may help your company’s sales, so the advantages must be weighed up. Our friendly and professional team is always happy to help with queries such as this.

    Account Management Strategy

    Having an account management strategy means that when it comes to accounts receivable and debtor management, the process will appear much simpler. It will also allow you to maintain a long-term relationship with your clients, due to knowing the specific approaches that will work for individual customers.

    Cultivating

    Investing time and effort in customers is the key to maintaining a relationship. Your clients need to want to work with you. They should never feel as though you are simply interested in what you are gaining from their account, instead of also thinking about what you can contribute. When taking on a new customer, it’s often a good idea to be as available to them as possible, offering additional services so they know that you are dedicated to their business, as well as their payments.

    Consulting

    You customers should never see you as a salesperson but as a consultant. They should trust you to offer genuine advice in terms of their services and products. You should also approach them as much as they approach you, keeping them informed of any progress or advancements.

    Caring

    If your clients think you care about their individual business, they are more likely to be loyal to you. And consequently, they’re more likely to get your payments to you on time. If someone is purchasing your products or services, they are expecting you to help them in some way. If this is clear to the customer, they’ll want to help you back. If you are simply a faceless figure taking their money, their priorities are likely to be elsewhere.

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    Thanks to the team at Geekbooks, I can now finally focus my attention on working on my business, not in my business. From managing invoices to chasing up outstanding payments, Geekbooks has helped me so much. They are friendly, easy to work with and just make it happen. Thanks guys.

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