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Debt is a problem that many businesses struggle with. If not checked debt can cause delays to a business and in effect cause losses. It is therefore paramount for a business to have an efficient debt recovery system so as to maintain the cash flow at the required level. Debt recovery is usually delegated to debt recovery agencies who will take the task of pursuing the debt for you. However there are times when the debtor isn�t forthcoming as far as the debt is concerned. When a business needs the debt recovered in a short time it is prudent to sometimes sell the debt to a 3^rd party.

The decision to sell debt to a collection agency is big and one should take into consideration some factors before proceeding with the process. When you sell debt to a collection agency it means that you sell them the right to pursue the debt from your debtor. At this point you will sell the debt at a considerably lower amount than you previously had on the debt. For many debt collection agencies the amount is only 5p per pound of debt. And even at this rate finding a debt collection agency that will buy the debt can be hard.

Before You Sell Debt

1. Consider your End Goal

Before you sell your debt you must first consider the relationship between you and your customer who is now your debtor. If the customer is important to your business it might not be wise to sell the debt. Passing the debt to another party, particularly a debt collection agency will force them to open their purse at a time they may not be able to. However if your goal is to get your money no matter what then selling a debt to a collection agency is the way to go.

2. Research and Seek Advice

After considering your end goal you also have to do some research on what other companies in your position did. You can start by doing a simple search online for such cases and also for advice. Seek advice also from other business so as to know the best way to go about your situation. The solution is not always to sell debt to collection agency, seeking advice will expose you to other solutions which you can consider exploring instead of just selling your debt. Selling debts to a collection agency should come as a last resort.

3. Choose your Buyer well

It is very crucial that you choose the debt collection agency that will buy your debt very well. If all you care about is getting your money back then choosing a debt collection agency with the highest prices is the way to go. However for most businesses you want to maintain a good reputation as enterprise that cares for its debtors then you might want to reconsider your decision. Choose a debt collection agency UK that uses professional means to recover debt.

With all those considered it is now safe to sell your debt. Once you do you have to remove the debtors contact from your list as he is now not indebted to you.

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