Plymouth moves fast—corporate parks, clinics, contractors, and commuters all braided together by I-494, Hwy 55, Hwy 169, and I-394. When an invoice goes stale here, it doesn’t just “sit.” It quietly crowds your cash flow, your payroll timing, and your team’s mood. You need pressure that works—without the drama.
Nexa provides a reputation-safe approach, equipped with all 50-state collections license, offering free credit reporting, free litigation, free bankruptcy scrubs, and zero onboarding fees. Secure – SOC 2 Type II & HIPAA compliant. Over 2,000 online reviews rate us 4.85 out of 5.
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Pricing That Keeps You in Control
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Fixed-fee: $15 (client keeps 100% of what’s collected)
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Contingency: 40% (no recovery, no fee)
We may also send email and text if possible. Involvement of a collection agency significantly improves recovery rate—earlier you assign, better recovery results are delivered, using our most amicable strategies. Let your employees do core work for which they were hired, rather than making them do collections which they obviously do not enjoy. Bilingual collections — Spanish collectors also on board.
Money saver tip: Most of our clients are able to get our fixed-fee service for free, by declaring it as a Business Expense in taxes, after consulting their CPA.
Why Plymouth Collections Need a “Velvet Hammer” (Not a Bullhorn)
Plymouth is built on access and efficiency: you’re minutes from big routes, close to the airport, and surrounded by businesses that expect professionalism. That’s why aggressive, sloppy tactics backfire fast here—one ugly call can ripple through reviews, referrals, and vendor networks.
We borrow a metaphor from the Luce Line: progress comes from steady traction, not spinning tires. Velvet Hammer means we’re firm enough to secure payment, but respectful & soft enough to protect your 5-star online reputation. The goal is simple: make you the easiest creditor to pay first, not the loudest one to avoid.
Local anchors that shape how people pay (and how we collect):
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I-494 / Hwy 55 / Hwy 169 / I-394 create constant mobility—people aren’t unreachable; they’re moving.
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The city’s business scene includes large business parks and multi-tenant industrial footprints—B2B disputes often hinge on documentation, not emotion.
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Medicine Lake and the parks around it (including French Regional Park) reflect a “keep it clean” local culture—reputation matters.
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Quick access to downtown Minneapolis and a short drive to MSP Airport means plenty of clients serve traveling patients, remote buyers, and cross-metro vendors.
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Trails and civic landmarks like the Hilde Performance Center remind us: Plymouth is public-facing. People talk. Brands get remembered.
Red Flag Box: 3 Plymouth Pitfalls That Drag Out Recovery
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“Let’s wait one more billing cycle.” In a high-velocity area, delays become habits.
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Letting the nicest staff member do collections. They end up apologizing for your invoice—debtor learns to stall.
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Skipping the risk screen. Chasing the wrong account (or the wrong person) is how reputations get singed.
Why You Recover More by Working With the Debtor (Instead of Fighting Them)
Most debtors have a list. They’ll pay the creditor who feels:
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Clear (no confusion about the balance),
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Fair (options exist), and
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Consistent (follow-ups won’t vanish).
Arguing flips the debtor into “prove it” mode. Cooperation keeps them in “resolve it” mode.
Our process is diplomatic—but not passive:
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We present the balance plainly, confirm details, and remove easy excuses.
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We offer structured choices: pay in full, short payment plan, or a tightly defined settlement window where appropriate.
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We keep a steady cadence so the debtor feels momentum, not chaos.
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We run a litigation scrub to reduce the chance you pursue accounts that can boomerang.
Note From the Account Reconciliation Team
We’re not trying to “win a conversation.” We’re trying to move money while keeping your name clean. We’ll be polite, but we won’t be vague. We’ll be firm, but we won’t be reckless. That balance is why Velvet Hammer works.
Two Recent Recovery Results (Reputation-Safe)
Medical recovery — $9,210 (specialty clinic balance + insurance confusion)
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Step 1: We verified the responsible party and ran address confirmation before outreach.
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Step 2: Debtor believed the claim was still processing. We aligned on what remained, then set a short plan with reminders (including text where appropriate).
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Step 3: First payment arrived quickly; the plan completed without angry calls, complaints, or staff involvement.
Business recovery — $12,880 (B2B service + materials invoice, “approval” dispute)
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Step 1: We documented scope and completion in a clean summary and requested any dispute specifics.
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Step 2: We offered two paths: close in full or a split plan with firm dates and written confirmation.
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Step 3: Debtor chose the plan; we followed the cadence until paid. No public fallout, no relationship burn.
Two $5K–$15K Mini Scenarios
Scenario A — $5,760 (dental balance, moved address, missed statements)
We used USPS address checks and skip tracing to reach the correct party, then set two payments with clear dates. Quiet resolution. Done.
Scenario B — $14,450 (contractor final invoice + change order friction)
We narrowed the disagreement to one line item, confirmed approvals, then offered a short settlement window or structured plan. Debtor chose structured payments and completed them on schedule.
Practical Rules & Guardrails (Not Legal Advice)
Collections operate under Minnesota rules plus key federal standards. Practically, that means: no harassment, no deception, accurate recordkeeping, and respecting contact preferences. We also do USPS address checks, skip tracing, and bankruptcy checks so you don’t waste effort on the wrong contact or a restricted situation.
Credit reporting can be used if you choose and if permitted—handled carefully because accuracy and dispute handling matter. And to prevent rogue behavior: calls are recorded and randomly reviewed to reduce review-bomb risk and keep conduct consistent.
Industries We Serve (Plymouth-Ready)
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Healthcare & Medical: 100% HIPAA-compliant recovery for hospitals, and specialty clinics.
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Colleges & Universities: Specializing in tuition fee recovery, housing balances, and bursar accounts—firm tactics balanced with reputation needs.
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Dental: Dental practices, orthodontics, and specialty offices—professional tone that protects referrals.
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Restoration, pool, contractors: Job-based billing, change orders, and project closeouts without ego battles.
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K-12 Private & Charter Schools: Unpaid enrollment fees and textbook costs—sensitive approach for family relationships.
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Accountants & CPA Firms: Recovery of professional service fees aligned with net-30 realities and client rapport.
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Banks & Credit Unions: Delinquent consumer loans, overdrawn accounts, deficiency balances—we utilize aggressive garnishment laws to secure repayment on high-risk portfolios.
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Construction & Trades: Revenue recovery for HVAC, electrical, and general contractors—documentation-led, steady cadence.
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B2B Commercial: Restoration, Waste Management, and ongoing service routes where consistency beats confrontation.
FAQs
Will you contact debtors by text or email in Plymouth?
If appropriate and permitted, yes. It reduces phone-tag and speeds resolution—especially with busy professionals.
What if the debtor gets defensive and threatens a bad review?
That’s exactly why Velvet Hammer exists: respectful language, recorded calls, and a professional cadence that removes fuel from the fire.
Does timing matter for recovery?
Yes. The earlier you assign, the better the recovery results—contact info is fresher, excuses haven’t hardened, and memory is clearer.