Understanding the debt recovery process
A plain-English walk through how commercial debt recovery actually works — from the first reminder to resolution — and where Merion fits in.
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Received a payment notice from Merion? Here is what it means
If a letter from Merion has landed on your desk, it is not a cause for alarm. Here is a clear explanation of what it is and the options open to you.
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Five practical ways to reduce overdue invoices
Recovery is most effective when there is less to recover. Five changes to billing and terms that measurably cut the age of your receivables.
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When should you outsource debt recovery?
In-house follow-up has a natural limit. Here are the signals that an account has reached the point where a specialist will do better.
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Letters of demand: what makes them effective
A letter of demand is often the single step that resolves an overdue account. What separates one that works from one that is ignored?
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Credit control: building terms that get you paid
The best recovery strategy is needing less recovery. A practical look at the credit-control habits that keep receivables healthy.
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Limitation periods on debt in Australia: what businesses should know
Debt does not stay recoverable forever. A general overview of why the age of an account matters — and why acting sooner is better.
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How interest and recovery costs work on a commercial debt
Many overdue accounts grow beyond the original invoice. A clear look at when interest and recovery costs can be added — and when they cannot.
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External dispute resolution: the role of regulators and AFCA
Debt collection in Australia sits inside a framework of regulators and ombudsman schemes. A plain guide to who does what.
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How to read an accounts receivable ageing report
The ageing report is the single most useful document for managing what you are owed. Here is how to read one and act on it.
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