Collection Agency Spends Part of the Summer Raising Money for Local Charities

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 01, 2011 – American Profit Recovery, a collection agency based in Michigan, Massachusetts and North Carolina, has once again spent part of their summer working hard and raising money for various charities by dressing down in the office.

For the third year in a row, the collection agency held their annual “Summer Charities of Choice” in their three offices and raised over $1,000 for a number of local charities. The money was raised internally by giving employees the option of dressing casual in the office and paying a fee for that privilege. All money was raised through employee contributions. To date, over $3,500 has been raised through this program.

“We have a number of charities we support during the year as a company but it is this initiative that allows our team to designate money to a charity that they truly have a passion for,” states Jeff DiMatteo, a partner at American Profit Recovery http://www.americanprofit.net/ . “This keeps our team engaged in community service and shows them we really do care about the causes they support as well.”

Employees nominated local and regional charities that they had an affinity for. Those charities include:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,  ALS of Michigan, The Junior League of Boston, Autism Speaks, Azure Lodge Angel Fund, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, MassMutual Federal Credit Union, Alzheimer’s Association, Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, Ronald McDonald House Charities, The Brain Tumor Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Rett Syndrome Research.

Because of the continued philanthropic efforts of American Profit Recovery such as Summer Charities of Choice and the increased amount of employee engagement over the years, the collection agency was recently presented with the ACA International Education Foundation Fellow. The award recognizes an individual or company in the collection industry for their outstanding charitable contributions and employee engagement.

About American Profit Recovery:
American Profit Recovery (APR) is a collection agency with offices in Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina. Founded in 2004, APR specializes in the collection of third-party debt in industries such as medical/dental, banking, trades, lawn care and other professional services. With early intervention and a strong focus on ethics and diplomacy with consumers, APR works hard to preserve the relationship between client and consumer with an ultimate goal of keeping the business relationship intact. The firm serves approximately 3,500 clients nationwide. American Profit Recovery and their team have earned many awards including Best Places to Work in Collections and Most Influential People in the Collection Industry. 800-711-0023 http://www.americanprofit.net/

American Profit Recovery is a collection agency with offices in Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina. With early intervention and a strong focus on diplomacy with consumers, APR works hard to preserve the relationship between client and consumer.

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IRS Collection Letters and What They Mean

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 28, 2011 – 7/28/2011 (Houston,Tx)

So you have recieved a notice from the IRS? You are probably wondering why you got this letter, what it means or what is going to happen because of the situation that you are in.
I am going to explain to you what most IRS letters mean and the reason that they are sent.

CP14 – BalanceDue
This is normally the first collection letter that you will recieve. Normally, the IRS will send you this notice if you have a balance that is owed from a tax return. This bill will normally include the amount you owe minus what you have paid and any penalties and interest that have been added as well.

CP501-Balance Due (1st Reminder)
This will be the first reminder that the IRS sends to you expressing that you have an upaid balance. This will be similar to the CP14.

CP503 –  Balance Due(2nd Reminder)
This is the 2nd notice that the IRS will send to you on an oustand balance owed to the IRS. It will look similar to the CP501 and is usually send 30days from the notice of the CP501.

CP504 – Balance Due (Last Warning)
This notice is telling you that the IRS plans to issue a levy against you still have a balance due on one of your tax accounts. This also lets you know that they will be searching for assets that you have in your name and may file a Tax Lien to secure the debt. This will also give you the notice of the right to a hearing before the IRS Office of Appeals. If they dont recieve communication they they may seize ("levy") any of the following: Wages, real estate commissions, and other income.Bank accounts,Business assets,Personal assets (including your car and home)and Social Security benefits.

CP90/CP297 – Final Notice of Intent to Levy and Notice of Right to Hearing
This notice is telling you that the IRS intends to issue a levy against any federal payments due you, such as contractor/vendor payments, OPM retirement benefits, SSA benefits, salary, or employee travel advances or reimbursements because you still have a balance due on your tax account. Property, or rights to property, such as real estate, automobiles, business assets, bank accounts, wages, commissions, and other income are also subject to levy. It is also telling you that they may also file a Federal Tax Lien, if they have not do son.
If you do not agree with the proposed action, you have the right to file an Appeals Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing request. Your request for a CDP hearing must be filed within 30 days of this notice for full CDP rights.

CP523 Defaulted IRS Installment Arrangment
This notice is telling you that the IRS intends to terminate your installment agreement and seize (levy) your wages and/or bank accounts if you take no action. The notice tells you why the IRS plans to do this as well.
So if you have any gotten any of the above letters the time to act is Now. Do not let your self continue to wait to get more of these letters and put youself in a worse situaiton.

Call us Today at (877) 865 4561 for a Free Consultation so that we can help you or visit us at

http://www.firstclasstaxrelief.com

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Collection Agency Awarded with Coveted ACA International Foundation Fellow Award

Jeff DiMatteo receives ACA International AwardPRLog (Press Release) – Jul 25, 2011 – American Profit Recovery, a collection agency based in Michigan, Massachusetts and North Carolina was recently awarded with the ACA International Education Foundation Fellow. The annual Award recognizes an individual, member company or association unit judged to have made the most significant contribution during the year as an advocate of a foundation program or toward the general achievement of the foundation’s goals.

Owner Jeff DiMatteo, one of four partners in the collection agency received the award on behalf of the company at the ACA International Convention in Dallas, TX this past week in front of 1,100 attendees. The organization represents over 5,000 members in the collection industry. American Profit Recovery was recognized for the annual support of the ACA Educational Foundation which spearheads the consumer advice website www.askdoctordebt.com. The selection of the Award recipient was made by a subcommittee made up of members of the ACA Foundation Board.  

“ACA International Education Foundation is proud to honor Jeff DiMatteo and American Profit Recovery as an amazing example of a member committed to the values of philanthropy and employee engagement,” said Foundation Chairman Chris Wunder.  “We are grateful for their support of www.askdoctordebt.com and our efforts to promote consumer financial literacy.”

The collection agency was also recognized for various other charitable efforts throughout the year. Those include a company-wide effort for the Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in three cities, Earth Day/PLANET Day of Service projects that help to clean up the properties of various nonprofit organizations and a yearly Adopt a Family program around the holidays. In 2010, APR donated over $36,000 to various causes around the country.

“The foundation of this agency is to be different, treat everyone with respect, create a rewarding work environment and help those less fortunate,” stated DiMatteo. “This entire company should be proud of this recognition as if affirms we are on the right track and that our contributions to our communities matter.”

About American Profit Recovery:
American Profit Recovery (APR) is a collection agency with offices in Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina. Founded in 2004, APR specializes in the collection of third-party debt in industries such as medical/dental, banking, trades, lawn care and other professional services. With early intervention and a strong focus on ethics and diplomacy with consumers, APR works hard to preserve the relationship between client and consumer with an ultimate goal of keeping the business relationship intact. The firm serves approximately 3,500 clients nationwide. American Profit Recovery and their team have earned many awards including Best Places to Work in Collections and Most Influential People in the Collection Industry. 800-711-0023 http://www.americanprofit.net/

American Profit Recovery is a collection agency with offices in Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina. With early intervention and a strong focus on diplomacy with consumers, APR works hard to preserve the relationship between client and consumer.

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Collection Agency Has Tips For Veterinary Practices To Improve Accounts Receivables

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 19, 2011 – People love their pets however they do not always like paying a veterinary bill which may follow an unexpected emergency. Settling overdue accounts internally leaves many vets faced with the precarious situation of asking loyal customers for monies owed at a time they might not expect it.

American Profit Recovery, a collection agency based in Michigan, Massachusetts and North Carolina has worked with a myriad of small businesses including veterinarians and animal hospitals to greatly improve internal collection efforts. Their years of experience and insight have helped them develop a few effective tips for veterinary practices to enhance their in-house accounts receivables processes while maintaining strong relationships with pet owners.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWzEeVGX7Mg

•   Require Payment At Time Of Service:  Emergencies do happen with pets but the more a practice can bill at time of service, the less late paying customers they will have. Make this part of your policy and post it in your office in clear view.
•   Put It In Writing: Manage expectations at your veterinary practice by clearly stating billing practices in the waiting area and on any written materials about the practice. Again, there are emergencies but planned visits should be paid for at time of visit.
•   Don’t Wait: Decide when you are comfortable getting more assertive in your collection procedures. The longer a bill goes unpaid, the more difficult it is to collect. Stepping up your collection efforts at 60 days is a smart move and one that should get you paid quicker.
•   Turn Stubborn Accounts Over To A Third Party: Obtaining help from a reputable collection agency, to settle accounts that remain unpaid, can expedite matters while removing you and your veterinary practice from having to ask for money.
•   Search for an agency that fits your style and values. Look for those who are endorsed by the organizations and associations you are part of.  For instance, if you are in Massachusetts, search for collection agencies in Massachusetts, call them and then have them provide you with references in your industry.
•   More tips can be found here in this educational video: http://www.americanprofit.net/blog/2011/07/vets-bone-up- ...

About American Profit Recovery:
American Profit Recovery (APR) is a collection agency with offices in Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina. Founded in 2004, APR specializes in the collection of third-party debt in industries such as medical/dental, banking, trades, lawn care and other professional services. With early intervention and a strong focus on ethics and diplomacy with consumers, APR works hard to preserve the relationship 1916338565  between client and consumer with an ultimate goal of keeping the business relationship intact. The firm serves approximately 3,500 clients nationwide. American Profit Recovery and their team have earned many awards including Best Places to Work in Collections and Most Influential People in the Collection Industry. 800-711-0023 http://www.americanprofit.net/

American Profit Recovery is a collection agency with offices in Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina. With early intervention and a strong focus on diplomacy with consumers, APR works hard to preserve the relationship between client and consumer.

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Desertmicro Software Integrates A.R.M. Solutions Collection Agency Interface

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 13, 2011 – Sacramento, Calif. – DesertMicro, the provider of leading-edge software solutions for waste management, recycling and logistics companies, is pleased to announce an alliance partnership with A.R.M. Solutions, and the launch of their integrated collections agency solution.

By partnering with A.R.M. Solutions, DesertMicro can now offer an integrated and seamless collection agency solution to clients to help them reduce their delinquent A/R, further increasing their profit.  The Flat Fee collection strategy that A.R.M. Solutions offers promotes client retention and ensures continued customer satisfaction and loyalty.  

“The integration that we developed will provide DesertMicro clients with a quick and seamless process to send past due accounts to A.R.M. Solutions to collect outstanding balances,” said Barry Grahek, president and CEO of DesertMicro.  “Our clients will benefit greatly within the waste and recycling industry because they see a lot of lower balances amongst a large number of accounts.  The Flat Fee program is a great solution because the fee is consistent no matter the size of the account balance. This application connects not only DesertMicro users, but is available for users of other popular waste management software, such as PCScale, Soft-Pak and Trux.”

A.R.M. Solutions has a simple and flexible API that allows the submission and subsequent management of accounts to be built into the waste management existing software.

“Our Flat Fee Collection Service takes a unique approach to collections; collecting for the lowest possible cost while working to keep the client's future business," said Brad Jadwin, President of A.R.M. Solutions.

About A.R.M. Solutions
A.R.M. Solutions is a privately held collection agency headquartered in Camarillo, Calif. The management team includes several collection industry veterans with a combined 70+ years of experience in accounts receivable management. For more than a decade, they have offered the most cost-effective and diplomatic Flat Fee & Contingency collection solutions to many clients in subscriber based industries.  A.R.M. Solutions has extensive experience in collecting slow-paying and past-due accounts in the waste management industry, servicing several companies listed in the Waste Age 100 of 2010.

About DesertMicro
With more than 20 years of experience, DesertMicro offers high-level expertise in software application, developing comprehensive, integrated software products customized to meet companies’ routing and accounting needs around the world.  The “MANAGER” suite of fully integrated applications – RouteManager, RecycleManager, HazmatManager, -1241008838  ScaleManager, PetrolManager, WebManager, PocketManager and TruckManager GPS and AVL tracking systems – was designed and built in-house and can be implemented together as a complete software solution or individually as needed.

DesertMicro’s innovative developments continuously raise the bar for software solutions that are used to manage and increase productivity of businesses in the waste hauling and recycling industry.  For more information on DesertMicro, please visit www.desertmicro.net or call (800) 547-7082.

DesertMicro, provider of software solutions for waste hauling, recycling and logistics companies offers expertise in software application, developing comprehensive, integrated software products customized to meet companies’ needs around the world.

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Collection Agency Offers Advice to Recover Overdue Fees During the Summer Months

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 12, 2011 – Many schools across the country have dismissed classes for the summer leaving teachers and administrators regrouping and reviewing internal procedures while the students are away. The summer months are an optimum time for schools to evaluate their accounts receivables processes and develop a plan for more effective collection processes for the upcoming school year. American Profit Recovery, a collection agency based in Michigan, Massachusetts and North Carolina, has worked with many different educational organizations to diplomatically resolve tuition and other fees.

This collection agency has worked with a whole host of educational institutions such as colleges, private schools, karate schools and others to not only develop stronger internal procedures but provide the support of a third-party collection agency with a diplomatic touch. American Profit Recovery advises the following:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2R3JOl487Y

1.   Develop a Plan: While a thoughtful written plan can dramatically bolster a school’s bottom line; it can also improve handling of future overdue accounts. Decide when to get more assertive in collecting unpaid fees and stick to that timeline and courses of action in your plan.
2.   Provide Upfront Information on Billing: Educate parents and students regarding billing practices at your school with ample written materials along with a clear explanation on places such as your website. A straight forward description of due dates for tuition and other educational expenses helps minimize confusion and misunderstanding with billing matters.
3.   Act Quickly and Use Tact: Starting the collection process on those with overdue accounts as soon as 30-days past due, can help quickly retrieve monies owed. Use a combination of written invoices and letters and if resources warrant, pick up the phone to find out why fees have not been paid. Always be cordial in the tone you use.
4.   Utilize a Third Party on Overdue Accounts: Tap into the knowledge and experience of a third party collection agency to settle current overdue accounts. Reputable collection agencies will also aide your school in devising a strategy for improved internal collection efforts and keep students and parents in a good relationship with your institution. A video on the value of a third-party collection agency can be found here.
A few simple adjustments internally as well as collaborating with a collection agency that knows the education business can greatly improve a school’s bottom line and alleviate stress from overstretched staff. More tips can be found here; http://www.americanprofit.net/blog/2011/07/school%e2%80% ...

About American Profit Recovery:
American Profit Recovery (APR) is a collection agency with offices in Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina. Founded -1241008838  in 2004, APR specializes in the collection of third-party debt in industries such as medical/dental, banking, trades, lawn care and other professional services. With early intervention and a strong focus on ethics and diplomacy with consumers, APR works hard to preserve the relationship between client and consumer with an ultimate goal of keeping the business relationship intact. The firm serves approximately 3,500 clients nationwide. American Profit Recovery and their team have earned many awards including Best Places to Work in Collections and Most Influential People in the Collection Industry. 800-711-0023 http://www.americanprofit.net/

American Profit Recovery is a collection agency with offices in Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina. With early intervention and a strong focus on diplomacy with consumers, APR works hard to preserve the relationship between client and consumer.

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