If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of chasing up a bad debt, here are a few tips you should bear in mind.

• Before making a claim, be sure to carry out a credit check on the customer, to confirm they have assets to be seized.
• Keeping a written confirmation of any order or work that is to be carried out, also a signature to sign off completion of work, this will be very beneficial, as documented evidence makes pursuing a claim a lot easier.
• File your own claim online via HM Court Service. This process is very straightforward, and if undefended, you then ask for judgement.
• Once you have judgement, it would be advisable to use an agent to collect outstanding debts.

CJS Accounting now deals directly with collection of overdue debts, by our new business wing of CJS Credit Control Services.  Our aim is to provide a local cash collection service for all businesses.