“Our DSOs are down and we have beaten our collections targets for two quarters in a row. I attribute that to ramping up on Lockstep Collect and it’s automation.”
See how accounting departments are succeeding with Lockstep Collect.
STEPS TO ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SUCCESS
There are many things that financial professionals and those responsible for collecting and managing B2B accounts receivable need to do. But with so much going on, there is little time to do it all
SHOULD YOU BE ACCEPTING EARLY PAYMENTS IN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE?
What’s better than getting paid on time? Getting paid early. Sometimes this can seem nearly impossible when many of your customers can’t even seem to get their payment in on time. However, offering early
THE BENEFITS OF AN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DASHBOARD
If you ask a majority of CFOs about their biggest concerns, most of them will tell you that increasing cash flow is a high priority. In order to succeed in this, you have to
How Accounts Recievable Automation Will Liberate You
Many professionals in the accounting field are afraid of automation. They are afraid that they could one day be replaced by a piece of software. Instead of viewing accounts receivable automation as a threat, however,
HOW TO GET ORGANIZED FOR A MORE SUCCESSFUL COLLECTION CALL
Just because it is your job, or at least part of your job, to call customers and ask them why they have not yet paid their invoice, does not mean you enjoy every call
HOW TO AVOID A CASH FLOW CRISIS
Cash flow is one of the most important ingredients for success in any business, especially for small and medium-sized companies looking to grow. Many companies are unaware of their cash flow crisis until things
AREAS OF FOCUS TO IMPROVE CASH FLOW
Many companies fail not from a lack of profit, but from a lack of cash. Financial success for any business is understanding the many factors that impact cash availability and what you can do
TIPS FOR ENCOURAGING YOUR CUSTOMERS TO GO PAPERLESS
Maybe you’ve already implemented an automated accounts receivable software, or maybe you’re still considering it. But the one thing that’s standing in your way is, “How do I get my customer’s to go paperless?”
COLLECTION EMAIL BEST PRACTICES
We all know what a pivotal role email plays in business as a means for quickly and effectively communicating with customers, business partners, suppliers, and other contacts. This is especially true when it comes
HOW TO DETERMINE B2B CREDIT TERMS FOR CUSTOMERS
If you’re in the accounts receivable department of a B2B business, you’re most likely dealing with extending credit terms to customers. These aren’t simple one-time transactions, but the customer owes payments over an extended
ADMIRABLE BUSINESS TRAITS OF A CREDIT MANAGER
A credit manager has a difficult job. They're not only managing their own employees, but they're fielding some of the most difficult calls from customers. They're dealing with invoice disputes, making important decisions on customer
HOW TO PAIR YOUR ERP WITH ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SOFTWARE
If you’re thinking about automating your accounts receivable process, understanding the relationship between ERP software or accounting system and accounts receivable software is important to the long-term success and overall ROI of the project. You
HOW TO APPROACH PAST DUE INVOICES
When an invoice goes past due, this is a red flag. It’s time to reach out to the customer and find out what is going on. Did they simply forget or are they having internal
THE ELEMENTS OF A GREAT AR COLLECTION LETTER
The goal of an AR collection letter (or email) is two-fold. You want to inform your customer of the current status of their invoice, and you want to get them to take some kind