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Stop Letting Unpaid Invoices Stall Your Richmond Business
Is your accounts receivable list growing faster than traffic on the I-95/I-64 interchange?
For business owners in Richmond, from the bustling storefronts of Carytown to the medical practices surrounding VCU Health, cash flow is oxygen. When clients stop paying, that oxygen supply gets cut off. You’ve likely tried the nice emails. You’ve probably made the awkward phone calls. But the result is the same: silence, excuses, and a balance sheet that doesn’t reflect your hard work.
We know the Richmond market. We know that a “soft touch” works for a long-time patient in The Fan, while a firmer, legal-backed demand is necessary for a B2B contract in Scott’s Addition that’s gone ghost. You don’t need a generic call center; you need a partner who acts as an extension of your accounts receivable department.
The Problem: “Friendly Reminders” Are Costing You Money
Every day an invoice sits unpaid, its value drops. In Richmond’s competitive economy—whether you are in logistics, healthcare, or professional services—you cannot afford to act as a free bank for your non-paying clients.
Many local businesses hesitate to hire a collection agency because they fear:
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Ruining their reputation in tight-knit communities like Shockoe Bottom.
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Paying exorbitant fees that eat up half the recovery.
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Losing control over how their customers are treated.
We fixed this broken model. We strip away the high-risk, high-cost barriers and replace them with a system that prioritizes your retention and your revenue.
The Solution: A 4-Step Recovery System That Works
We don’t just “dial for dollars.” We use a strategic, escalating approach designed to recover funds while keeping you compliant with Virginia state laws.
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Step 1: First-Party Outreach ($15/account) We act as YOU. Your letterhead, your name. We send a series of courteous but firm reminders. It looks like it’s coming from your office in Downtown Richmond, keeping the relationship intact while getting the invoice paid.
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Step 2: Third-Party Demands ($15/account) If they still ignore you, we step in as the third party. The tone shifts. They now see a formal collection agency is involved, which often triggers immediate payment to avoid credit damage.
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Step 3: Contingency Collections (40% fee) For the stubborn accounts. We use advanced skip-tracing to locate debtors who have moved or changed numbers. We only get paid if we collect.
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Step 4: Legal Action (50% fee) When all else fails, our legal team reviews the account for litigation availability. This is the heavy artillery for high-value debts.
Most Richmond clients find that Step 2 and Step 3 are the sweet spot for maximum recovery.
Local Recovery Snapshot: Real RVA Results
We don’t deal in hypotheticals. Here is what recent recovery looks like for businesses right here in the River City:
Case A: Dental Practice near Monument Avenue
Challenge: $22,000 in past-due patient co-pays and deductibles (90+ days overdue).
Action: We utilized Step 2 (Third-Party Demands) to maintain patient dignity while emphasizing the urgency of the debt.
Result: Recovered 24% of the total debt within 45 days, significantly higher than the industry average for aged medical debt.
Case B: B2B Logistics Firm in Manchester
Challenge: A $43,000 invoice unpaid by a local distributor for 6 months.
Action: Moved directly to Step 3 (Contingency) with an immediate escalation to legal review warnings.
Result: Full payment of the principal balance was negotiated and recovered at a 65% recovery rate before a lawsuit was filed.
Why Richmond Businesses Choose Us
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Protect Your Brand: We know that in a city the size of Richmond, word travels fast. We treat your customers with respect, protecting your Google reviews and local standing.
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Full Compliance: We navigate the complex web of regulations so you don’t have to.
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50-State Reach: Your customer moved from Short Pump to Florida? No problem. We are licensed to collect in all 50 states.
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Free Due Diligence: We offer free bankruptcy and litigious checks so you don’t throw good money after bad.
Richmond Debt Collection FAQ
Q: Can you collect from a customer who has moved out of Virginia?
A: Absolutely. Whether they moved to North Carolina or California, our license covers all 50 states.
Q: Is there a minimum number of accounts I need to submit?
A: No. Whether you have one bad debt from a project in Church Hill or 500 past-due accounts spread across the Commonwealth, we can help.
Q: How does the “Step 1” service work?
A: We upload your data and send letters/emails under your business name. Direct payments come to you. It’s the most cost-effective way to clean up your ledger ($15 flat fee).
Q: What is the statute of limitations on debt in Virginia?
A: Generally, for written contracts, it is 5 years; for oral contracts, it is 3 years. It is critical to act before these windows close.
Stop letting unpaid invoices collect dust.