Problems with Unpaid Invoice - Debt Recovery Agency the Answer?

[paddytheirishman]

I'm not sure if this is the most appropriate section of the forum for this, hopefully it is...

I'm having problems getting paid for an invoice I submitted for work done. A PO was raised and there were no issues with the quality of the work done, but it's over two monts since submission and will be going into a third month soon. I get promises about when it will be paid, the latest one is 10th August. If this does not occur, I need to take further steps. I know the guy that owns the company, so will be giving him a ring, but if that fails, what are the next steps? As far as I know, they don't have any money problems, but the accountant is supposed to be a d*khead.

At what point do you obtain the services of a debt collection agency? I'm not worried about spoiling a business relationship here, as far as I'm concerned I won't be doing business with them again, just want my money.

Thanks,
Kevin

[SueEllen]

Send them a final demand giving them 7 days notice (make sure the notice runs out on 10th August) to pay otherwise their bill will be sent to you debt recovery department.

Then call in the debt recovery people. Just make sure they don't take loads of money of you.

[Wanderer]

Send a letter "signed for" to the director of the company saying you will take legal action in 14 days unless the bill is paid. You can add interest and a penalty if you want.

If they mess you around, go to Money Claim Online.

[paddytheirishman]

Thanks for the feedback, just got an email today saying payment is processed, so will keep a look out. If nothing turns up, I'll follow up as per your recommendations.