Reply to: chasing unpaid invoices

[rootsnall]

Big result - congrats. Think there might even be a career for you in debt collection

A nasty business, I'll stick to pleb contracting. A mate in the building trade once talked me through the list of services ( and the costs ) available via his 'debt collecting agency'. As well as the routine services such as a good beating and a broken leg there was an option involving behinds and penetration, not very nice but I suspect has a good percentage return on your debt.

[Nexxy]

Big result - congrats. Think there might even be a career for you in debt collection

[rootsnall]

Thanks for your concern and advice !

I didn't send anything official, once I realised the consultancy boss ( and paymaster ) was blanking me I just dealt with the agent who placed me and who still has an ongoing relationship with the consultancy. Pointed out a few things and that seemed to do the trick. I was digging in for a long battle but obviously pleased it has been resolved quickly and relatively pain free.

[RichardCranium]

I'm sure nobody gives a tulip !

If we didn't care, you wouldn't have had any answers.

But, I got paid my outstanding money.

Well done! (And thank you for the update.)

[NotAllThere]

Good news.

I got to the stage once where I sent the final demand "I will take legal proceedings if you do not pay this invoice within 7 says" to the consultancy accounts department, copies to the home addresses of each director.

Got a cheque two days later. And it didn't bounce.

[cojak]

I'm sure nobody gives a tulip ! But, I got paid my outstanding money.

Gentle persuasion worked, the first nasty letter was written and ready for sending on Monday. All is well that ends well but some people make me

Actually, we do!

Good on ya.

Now we just have to see if Mary Poppins gets sorted..

[scotspine]

nah, we're all with ya toots!


seriously though, well done. it's not a nice situation to be in and it doesn't always work out so well!

[Pondlife]

Good news indeed.

What prompted the payout? Did you actually send the letter or was it coming anyway?

[rootsnall]

I'm sure nobody gives a tulip ! But, I got paid my outstanding money.

Gentle persuasion worked, the first nasty letter was written and ready for sending on Monday. All is well that ends well but some people make me

[rootsnall]

I know who they are after reading old threads, read the original message which was pre-empting Malvolio, and the subsequent wink from Malvolio. I just don't think it'll work in this case but I may give it a whirl.

It's 10Kish. A tricky figure in that lawyers will quickly eat it away. I've spoke to a solicitor mate and he advised do it myself for that reason. The problem is if costs on their side climb and you don't win a straight vistory. I've now properly read up on County V Small Claims etc

Gentle persuasion for a while yet !

Apologies to Tim123, I know what you are saying now, I thought there was also a service behind it but got myself in a debt chasing crazed state of confusion

Rang the bank and despite nothing in my account they confirmed a part payment is on it's way via BACS. Still no explanation of what is going on but things are looking up a little.

[rootsnall]

So why didn't you click and find out?

It's not a "them". It's a government backed website telling you the rules regarding late payments. There is no "service" on offer (at least there wasn't last time I looked)

tim

I know who they are after reading old threads, read the original message which was pre-empting Malvolio, and the subsequent wink from Malvolio. I just don't think it'll work in this case but I may give it a whirl.

It's 10Kish. A tricky figure in that lawyers will quickly eat it away. I've spoke to a solicitor mate and he advised do it myself for that reason. The problem is if costs on their side climb and you don't win a straight vistory. I've now properly read up on County V Small Claims etc

Gentle persuasion for a while yet !

[tim123]

It is more than that. Can you do this as a Ltd Co against a Ltd Co ? I'll read up on it.

It's more than 30K!

Don't you think you need to be engaging a professional (and no, I don't mean a debt chasing company)

tim

[tim123]

Never heard of em !

So why didn't you click and find out?

It's not a "them". It's a government backed website telling you the rules regarding late payments. There is no "service" on offer (at least there wasn't last time I looked)

tim

[rootsnall]

If the amount is £5K or less, you can file a small claims court action for around £30

It is more than that. Can you do this as a Ltd Co against a Ltd Co ? I'll read up on it.

[TriggerHippy]

If the amount is £5K or less, you can file a small claims court action for around £30