Outsourced bookkeeping services
Accounts receivable issues and what to do about it
If you’re chasing late payments week after week, you’re not alone. For many growing businesses, unpaid invoices are one of the biggest barriers to steady cash flow — and one of the most frustrating to solve.
The good news? It’s usually fixable.
Here’s why things go wrong, what you can do about it, and how structured accounts receivable management — built on top of clean books — can help.
The real cost of unpaid invoices
When your receivables lag, so does your business. You can’t invest in growth, you’re stuck waiting to pay suppliers, and you spend more time following up than focusing on your customers.
It’s not just a cash issue — it’s a clarity and control issue.
Late payments are one of the most common cash flow problems for small and midsize businesses. And while it’s easy to blame customers, the real issue is often a weak accounts receivable process.
Where most businesses get stuck
1. There’s no consistent AR process
Without a clear accounts receivable workflow, follow-ups fall through the cracks. In many cases, no one really owns it.
2. Invoicing is delayed or inaccurate
Manual or disconnected tools slow things down. Invoices are late, unclear, or missing details.
3. Follow-up is reactive, not proactive
Without structure or automation, reminders get sent too late — or not at all.
4. The books don’t reflect reality
If your bookkeeping isn’t clean, your AR data is likely wrong. You can’t manage what you can’t see clearly.
Why AR management only works with solid bookkeeping
You can’t fix collections if your books are behind or inaccurate. That’s why we only offer accounts receivable management to clients we already support with bookkeeping.
When we handle both, we can:
Automate invoicing and follow-ups
Use clean data to drive smart prioritization
Track payment trends and flag risk early
What effective AR management looks like
Automated reminders based on clear rules
Human oversight to manage edge cases and escalate as needed
Accounts receivable reporting you can actually use
Software + service that fits into your systems — not the other way around
It’s not about hiring someone to chase payments. It’s about building a process that does it for you.
When it makes sense to add AR support
You’re likely ready for help if:
You’re spending hours each week chasing payments
Your cash flow is unpredictable
Your receivables are growing — but your time isn’t
You already trust us with your books and want end-to-end visibility
What we offer
Our outsourced accounts receivable management starts from $490/month — built on top of our bookkeeping support.
You get:
Structured AR follow-up using best-practice tools
Clean reporting tied to your accounting system
One team handling both books and collections
No more chasing. No more guesswork. Just better cash flow.
Not sure if now’s the right time?
Book a discovery call. We’ll review your setup, walk through your accounts receivable process, and let you know what’s working — and where you could see improvements.