Online Fax Alternatives

My office recently canceled our dedicated fax line and started using an online fax service.  Although there was some saving on the cost by moving to an online service, the primary reason was accessibility.

The online fax service notifies us via email whenever a fax is received so we can view the content even when away from the office.  Additionally, we avoid wasting ink and paper on the various spam faxes we receive each week.

There are several comparable services available but I chose to go with www.MyFax.com for our service.

The use of fax for business communications has declined over the years but there are still some folks that rely on this tool.  Making use of an online service is an excellent way to provide access to fax for your clients and business contacts without spending a lot of money on hardware and extra phone lines.

Please make note of my new fax number (888) 790-4196 for any future faxes to my office.

Scott F. Soape

The Year-End Flurry!

Here we go again!

The last quarter of each year is always a very busy time.  Creditors are scrambling to either collect or write-off past due accounts so they can clear their books for a new fiscal year.

You will no doubt notice more lawsuits being filed in your jurisdiction(s) so you may want to increase the frequency of your on-line or face-to-face courthouse case searches.

The closer we get to the new year, the more these filings will decrease so be sure you benefit from this year-end flurry of business!

Scott F. Soape

Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch

You will often have an opportunity to quickly tell someone a little about your unique service.  A recent article in the Austin Business Journal provides some great tips to ensure you communicate your message exactly right...

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/how-to/growth-strategies/2014/09/6-secrets-to-perfecting-your-elevator-pitch.html

Scott F. Soape

Build Your Own Website

There are several options out there for creating a professional website for your business.  Since most of us are not proficient with web design, it is usually best to hire a professional.

A recent article in Inc. Magazine online provides some other alternatives for the do-it-yourselfer.  Please click the below link for the entire article:

http://www.inc.com/magazine/201210/john-brandon/4-easytouse-tools-for-building-websites.html

Scott F. Soape

Increasing Online Trust

Being in business for nearly 17 years with a squeaky clean record certainly helps instill trust in my firm.  However, it is still important to stay on top of current trends and recommended tactics on the Web to keep this trust going forward with folks shopping online for my Business Plan System, my Associate Program or my core service.

I am constantly updating my web presence to ensure my message is received as I intend.  And I never hesitate to invest in professional advice and assistance for these matters.

You need to be aware of the importance of setting up a trust worthy online identity with your own commercial debt resolution practice.

A recent article from Inc. Magazine provides 11 great suggestions.  Please click the below link to view the entire article:

http://www.inc.com/jayson-demers/11-simple-tactics-to-increase-trust-online.html

Scott F. Soape

Powerful Emails

I have spent a great deal of time and effort developing a very powerful and compelling Prospect Letter which I now use on a daily basis.  By enlisting expert advice and through systematic testing, I now have what I consider to be the perfect opening sales letter or email.  You will find a number of previous posts here with examples of its effectiveness.

Below is a link to an excellent article from Inc. Magazine's online edition that outlines how to write a great sales email.  I was struck by the similarities of the author's recommendations to those I am already using.

Please click on the link to view the entire article:

http://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/how-to-write-a-killer-sales-email.html

All students of my commercial debt resolution Business Plan System are provided a sample of my Prospect Letter for use in building their own successful practices.

Scott F. Soape

More Repeat Business

While working a recent case for a client, the creditor's attorney (with whom I have dealt many times) informed me he was also pursuing another debt against my client for a different creditor.  He asked if I was also going to work that case and emailed me the information.

After a quick consultation with my client, I was retained to work the new case as well.  Fortunately, the attorney had not yet filed suit on this new case and we were able to agree upon a settlement amount without needing to take court filing costs into account.

You never know where new business will come from and a referral from a creditor's attorney is rare!  Even though I always ask my clients if they have any other problem debts they want me to work, they often wait until a lawsuit has been filed to hire me.  Catching these cases early can usually result in more favorable settlement terms for my clients.

Scott F. Soape