Back office operations can encompass many types of tasks, departments, and decision-making processes in a company. How can your back office operations impact efficiency and staff productivity?What are Back Office Operations?Most organizations split office roles between front office and back office employees. The front office team structure includes departments like sales and customer service, that interact directly with customers, prospects, …

Organizational management is a challenge for most small business owners. It requires balancing team management and customer satisfaction while working toward company growth. This often means: Handling client contracts Monitoring payment collection efforts Dealing with compliance issues Keeping up with personnel and administrative tasks Managing other day-to-day office operations What is Organizational Management?Organizational management is the act of planning, organizing, …

Effective team management transforms your office. It can create an environment where a multigenerational workforce comes together to make a winning team. But managing different generations in the workplace isn’t always easy. A good manager must take into account the backgrounds and experiences each employee brings to their work — experiences that change with every generation.5 Generations in the WorkplaceEach …

Do you wish your business could accomplish more tasks with fewer tools and resources? Using business process automation to manage client contracts, customer agreements, and payments will simplify the way you work. Old manual processes slow down operations and make it harder to juggle projects and internal workflows. Embracing business process automation is the best way to speed up deals …

The California Association of Collectors (CAC) conference and expo held each year in October features some of the best leaders in the credit and collection industry. Many of the sessions center on best practices for successful agencies, but some sessions provide unique advice which can be applied to all aspects of personal, professional and team leadership communication, no matter what …

This post was originally written by Mary Shores, agency owner of Midstate Collection Solutions, and was recently updated. It’s no secret that the hiring process has become a challenge in most industries, and the debt collection industry is no exception. We spend time writing job descriptions and interviewing, only for our candidates to change career paths. Or, we choose a …

As a law practice, it’s important to follow rules for how to handle a client’s money. This means keeping funds separate through different lawyer trust accounts and operating accounts. Using multiple accounts to manage these finances can be tricky. It’s essential to have strict financial management practices and payment software that can handle multiple lawyer trust and operating accounts.What is …

For self-sufficient professionals, it can be hard to share workloads. This mindset can sometimes be positive, but more often, this thinking leads to forgotten tasks, overlooked details, and staff burnout. Working groups are a more efficient way to solve difficult problems or finish big projects.Working Group DefinitionA committee or group of people appointed to study and report on a particular …

Companies who sell high dollar products, or offer professional services, usually ask for payment after work is done or goods are delivered. Establishing clear credit terms helps customers know what to expect during billing and teaches staff proper procedure when collecting on both B2C and B2B payments.Definition of Credit TermsCredit terms can be defined as the guidelines your company creates …