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As the year comes to a close, many businesses find themselves staring at a list of unpaid accounts. These delinquent balances can feel like unfinished business—casting a shadow over otherwise strong year-end performance. But with the right approach, you can turn...

The holidays bring joy, but they also bring distractions, expenses, and year-end deadlines. For businesses, waiting until December to address delinquent accounts is like waiting until Christmas Eve to shop for gifts—stressful, rushed, and rarely effective. November is...

November is a time to gather with family, count blessings, and reflect on gratitude. At Aldous & Associates, one thing we’re especially thankful for is clean data. It may not sound festive, but it’s one of the most important ingredients in a successful collections...

As families carve pumpkins and prepare holiday meals, businesses should be carving out something equally important: time to review their receivables. November is the perfect month to take a step back, evaluate delinquent accounts, and put a plan in place before the...

October is the season of haunted houses, creepy surprises, and things that go bump in the night. But for many businesses, the scariest place isn’t a haunted mansion—it’s the fine print of a collections agency agreement. Behind the spooky doors of some agencies lies a...

Halloween reminds us of the monsters that lurk in the dark—ghosts, goblins, and creatures that make your skin crawl. But for businesses, the real monsters are delinquent accounts: unpaid balances that drain resources, disrupt cash flow, and keep you up at night. The...

Introduction The FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” rule promised to make ending subscriptions as easy as signing up. But just before it took effect in July 2025, a federal appeals court struck it down. For gym owners, this was more than a headline—it was a reminder that...

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, businesses are also preparing for change—wrapping up the year, tightening budgets, and planning for growth in the months ahead. When it comes to collections, the last thing you need is to be blindsided by hidden fees or...

Every winning football team has one thing in common: a strong playbook. It’s not just about talent—it’s about having a plan, sticking to it, and executing when it matters most. The same principle applies to collections. As fall settles in, it’s the perfect time to...

As fall settles in, it’s not just a great time to clear out the garage or reorganize your office—it’s also the perfect season to review your accounts receivable. Before the year-end rush and holiday distractions kick in, take a moment to evaluate your outstanding...