PR and Marketing on a Budget

Providing a great commercial debt resolution service means nothing if nobody knows about it.  As the saying goes, it's kind of like winking in the dark... no one knows you're doing it.

A recent Inc. Magazine article provides some good tips for getting the word out without spending a lot.  Click the below link for this helpful information.

http://www.inc.com/murray-newlands/public-relations-tips-and-tricks-for-your-business.html

Scott F. Soape

Working From Home

Many folks that start in this profession begin their careers working from home.  I actually recommend this if a student does not already have an office just to keep expenses down during the start-up period.

A recent article form Inc. Magazine online provides some great tips.  Please click the link to read the entire article.

http://www.inc.com/kelsey-libert/8-tips-for-staying-productive-while-working-from-home.html

Scott F. Soape

A Recent Case

After a couple of phone conversations, a company owner retained my services to settle a pending lawsuit on October 27th.

Some professional aggressive negotiations on my part over the next two weeks with the creditor's attorney resulted in a 20% discount on the amount claimed, with the settlement payable over a 48 month term at 0% annual interest.  My client accepted the settlement on November 12th.

My client was pleased with the discount and manageable payment terms, the creditor is receiving money they may never have seen and I earned a nice $1,400 fee... all in only 16 days after starting negotiations.  As usual, EVERYONE won.

Scott F. Soape

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