Queen City Executive Brief: Is Your Cash Flow Frozen in the “Handshake Hangover”?
Cincinnati is a town built on industrial grit and Fortune 500 precision. From the massive logistics hubs near CVG to the high-tech manufacturing corridors in Blue Ash and the life-science powerhouses in the Uptown Medical District, the Queen City moves fast.
But many local businesses are suffering from what we call the “Handshake Hangover.” You’ve built your reputation on trust and personal relationships, often doing business across a table at The Banks or in OTR. Because of this, you hesitate to call in professional help when a client stops paying. You don’t want to look like the “bad guy.”
The cost of that hesitation is staggering. In the current economic climate, an unpaid invoice isn’t just a late payment; it’s a direct threat to your ability to scale.
NexaCollect delivers a sophisticated, data-driven recovery solution for the 513 and 859 area codes. We recover your funds with the precision of a P&G supply chain, backed by a dominant 4.85 out of 5.0 client satisfaction rating.
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The Strategy: 3 Truths About Recovery in the Tri-State
1. The Golden Rule of 90 Days
We see it in the data every single day: Placing accounts earlier yields significantly better results. * The Statistic: Accounts placed within 60–90 days of the due date have a 90% higher success rate than those that sit for six months.
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The Reality: By the time an invoice hits 180 days, the probability of collecting the full amount drops to roughly 30%. In Cincinnati’s competitive market, you can’t afford to wait.
2. “Midwest Nice” is a Liability for Your Ledger
Debtors often exploit the politeness of Ohio businesses. They know your internal billing team will send “friendly reminders” for months.
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The Fix: You can amplify your internal team’s capacity without hiring extra staff by letting us handle the escalation. Our involvement signals that the “grace period” is over, moving your invoice to the top of their “must-pay” pile.
3. Protecting the Queen City Reputation
In a city as connected as Cincinnati, one aggressive move can trigger a social media firestorm or a string of bad Google reviews.
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The Fix: Our 4.85/5.0 rating exists because we use psychological leverage and diplomatic mediation. We allow you to shield your brand on Google while still securing your payment. We are the “iron fist in a velvet glove.”
The NexaCollect 2-Tiered Attack
We don’t believe in taking 50% of your money if a simple professional nudge can solve the problem.
The Precision Strike (Steps 1 & 2: Flat-Fee)
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Investment: $15 per account.
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The Play: Official, third-party demands sent in our name. This is perfect for early-stage delinquency (60-90 days). It breaks the “Ostrich Effect” and forces the debtor to acknowledge the debt.
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The Result: You recover the full balance. You keep 100% of the money.
The Heavy Leverage (Steps 3 & 4: Contingency)
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Investment: 40% (Zero cost if we don’t collect).
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The Play: Intensive skip-tracing, deep-dive asset searches, and credit bureau reporting to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
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The Result: We hit their credit score, making it impossible for them to secure new financing or leases until you get paid. If they still refuse, our 50-state legal network handles the litigation.
Cincinnati Success Files: Hard Numbers
The Blue Ash Manufacturing Recovery
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The Debt: $34,200 for industrial parts.
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The Issue: A long-term client was “restructuring” and ghosting the owner.
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The Move: We deployed our Step 2 Flat-Fee series immediately.
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The Result: The client’s CFO realized the debt was now a permanent mark on their credit profile. They wired the full balance in 10 days. Total cost to our client: $15.
The Kenwood Specialty Medical Group
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The Debt: $52,000 in aged patient co-pays.
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The Issue: The office manager was spending 15 hours a week on “uncomfortable” phone calls.
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The Move: We took over the accounts using our diplomatic patient-recovery system.
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The Result: $31,000 recovered in under 60 days with zero patient complaints. The staff returned to patient care, effectively stretching their resources without adding overhead.
FAQ: Tri-State Intelligence
Q: Are you licensed to collect across the river in Northern Kentucky?
A: Yes. We are licensed in all 50 states. Whether your debtor is in Covington, Newport, or across the country, our recovery process follows them seamlessly.
Q: What is the Statute of Limitations in Ohio?
A: Ohio generally has a 6-year statute for written contracts. However, waiting that long is a death sentence for your cash flow. We recommend action within the first 90-120 days for maximum leverage.
Q: Do you handle B2B disputes?
A: Absolutely. We specialize in commercial collections where “disputes” are often just stalling tactics. We verify the contract, prove the delivery, and enforce the payment.
Get Your Revenue Out of the “Waiting Zone”
Stop being a free bank for your slow-paying customers. Secure your cash flow with a partner that knows Cincinnati business.