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Forge Consulting and Advocacy Wealth Announce Advocacy Trust














Advocacy Trust


Chattanooga, TN (PRWEB) April 20, 2015

Forge and Advocacy proudly announce the launch of Advocacy Trust, a Tennessee chartered trust company.

Industry professionals founded the rapidly growing trust company. Advocacy’s strategy is to provide hands-on customized services as unique as our clients’ needs. The specialized team is experienced in asset protection, generational and estate planning, medical and special needs trusts, and the full array of litigation based settlement planning services. Unlike other national competitors, Advocacy integrates annuities as an asset class, often mitigating the impact of the Affordable Care Act surtax, alternative minimum tax and ultimately reducing ongoing trust fees.

“Our clients want protection and predictable income or growth. Having a trust company represents a perfect fit with our existing services and investment management businesses and reinforces our commitment to providing customized solutions to help them achieve their goals. We are excited about forming Advocacy Trust and what it allows us to do for our clients,” said Spooner Phillips, CEO of Forge Consulting.

“In an era of massive trust company and financial institution consolidation, customers do not always receive the personal attention they deserve,” said Bob Hogan, the president and CEO of Advocacy Trust. “Medical care and special need trusts, in particular, require a high level of expertise and focused support. We provide our customers with the experts they need, simplifying what can often be quite complicated.”

About Forge Consulting:

Founded in 2003, Forge Consulting LLC serves plaintiffs and their attorneys with a full suite of services and products. The consultants at Forge provide a thorough analysis of settlement options on any litigation case, identifying the client’s best interests and providing multiple options in easy to understand terms. In addition, Forge helps clients plan for the complicated issues associated with government benefits preservation, asset protection, estate planning, debt planning, housing, healthcare, and more. To learn more about Forge Consulting, visit forgeconsulting.com and see how confident you can be about your financial services partner.

About Advocacy Wealth Management:

Advocacy Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm focused on serving the needs of the plaintiff and their attorney(s) in the settlement process. Advocacy stands proudly at the forefront of the settlement planning industry, providing an objective assessment of options, turning abstract dollar signs and terms into tangible plans. Visit advocacywealth.com to learn more about Advocacy Wealth Management.






















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C2C Resources Releases Guide to Collecting Past Due Debts














Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 02, 2015

As a leading debt collection agency, C2C Resources has dealt with problem customers for clients across North America. Through their many years of experience, C2C has learned how to deal with many types of customers, excuses, and tactics used to avoid paying debts.

C2C Resources has compiled a step by step guide for those attempting to collect on past due debts, below.

1.    Timing: If an account is more than 60 days overdue, a company will have about an 85% chance of collecting. However, after 90 days that number drops to 70%, and after 6 months the chances for recovery drop to about 57%. These numbers simply show that the problem only gets worse if avoided. As soon as a customer is late on their invoice, attempts must be made immediately to collect.

2.    Communication: There are many reasons why a customer may not be paying you on time. An initial phone call to find out why they have not paid may reveal they simply forgot. Or perhaps they are short on cash at the moment and need to pay debts according to importance or amount. If that is the case, offer to set up a payment plan – this simple method will often remedy late payments, while also strengthening the customer relationship.

3.    Visit: In the past, creditors have sent letters to those who were past due on debts. Perhaps those letters were successful back then, but a more personal touch is most effective these days. If the customer is local, stop by their business unannounced to speak with their accounts payable director and offer to wait until they are free to speak.

4.    Settling: If communication and in-person visits don’t work, try to settle on a percentage of the total invoice. Getting 80% of an invoice that will cover expenses is better than no payment at all. If the debtor’s situation is worse than expected, get whatever they can give – anything is better than $ 0.

5.    Demand: If attempting to personally collect on a debt does not work, sending out a demand letter can motivate customers to pay. Send a letter stating that if the customer does not pay the invoice by specific date, lawyers and/or collection agencies will have to get involved. This may motivate the customer to finally pay due to fear of more costs incurred from other parties, etc.

6.    Outsource: If the customer still refuses to pay, call in the experts. Collection agencies can take the stress, time, and hassle of collecting debts away from hectic business owners who have more important things to do, like running a business. As a last resort, creditors can even take the matter to the courts. Taking these problems to court can get expensive, but if all else fails and the invoice is worth it, the courts can provide much needed legal clout and enforcement.

For more information on collecting past due debts, please visit the C2C Resources blog here

About C2C Resources

C2C Resources is a global Commercial Debt Collection agency headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company collects commercial debt on behalf of their over 25,000 clients and is considered one of the top agencies in the country. The executive team at C2C brings more than 60 years of experience helping businesses collect their accounts receivable.C2Cs powerful combination of Profit Maximizer, InfoMax Collection System, and Legal Forwarding Edge, can help your company be more effective with your own in-house collecting and maximize recovery of accounts turned over for collection. For more information, please visit http://www.c2cresources.com.

































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Consumer Credit Reporting Services Procurement Category Market Research Report from IBISWorld has Been Updated















Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 13, 2015

Consumer credit reporting services have a buyer power score of 3.4 out of 5, which reflects moderate negotiating strength for buyers. Demand for consumer credit reporting services has been rising in line with the recovering economy and growing borrowing activity by consumers. “Over the three years to 2014, buyers have continued to rely on vendors to gather and distribute historical credit information,” says IBISWorld procurement analyst Kiera Outlaw. “The ongoing need to evaluate consumer credit, coupled with easier access to credit, increasing aggregate household debt and strengthening consumer spending has been causing service prices to rise.” Prices are forecast to rise further in the three years to 2017. Although rising service prices have hurt buyers’ purchasing power, buyers have been benefiting from a low level of price volatility during the recent period.

The consumer credit reporting services market is moderately concentrated, with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion holding the majority of total market revenue due to their massive data networks and inter-bureau reporting arrangements. These major consumer credit reporting firms have also started to offer business credit reports and other related support services to expand their competitive positions. Nevertheless, the growing adoption of online credit reporting platforms has made it easier for other vendors to enter the market, including a number of specialty firms that focus on reporting nontraditional credit data. “Suppliers can obtain high profit margins in this market, presenting some opportunity for buyers to negotiate lower prices, particularly when bundling multiple services from a single supplier,” adds Outlaw.

Buyers face a mixture of risks and opportunities throughout the purchasing process. As a result, buyer negotiation power is negatively impacted by the lack of viable substitutes and switching costs that can arise due to a moderate level of service specialization. Alternatively, buyers benefit from a low total cost of ownership, short buying lead time, low supply chain risk and minimal chance of vendor default. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Consumer Credit Reporting Services procurement category market research report page.

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IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics

This report is intended to assist buyers of consumer credit reporting services. Vendors in this market provide objective reports on each consumer’s credit history, which buyers can use to make informed business decisions. Insurance companies, human resources departments, property managers and institutional creditors request consumer credit reports. Individual consumers also purchase reports to evaluate their own credit standing and to address potential data errors. Consumer credit reports usually generate a score based on a consumer’s timeliness of payments, level of debt, credit history length and other relevant information sourced from public records. This report excludes credit counseling and credit card services.

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IBISWorld is one of the world’s leading publishers of business intelligence, specializing in Industry research and Procurement research. Since 1971, IBISWorld has provided thoroughly researched, accurate and current business information. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, IBISWorld’s procurement research reports equip clients with the insight necessary to make better purchasing decisions, faster. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld Procurement serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.






















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Johnson Memorial Hospital Retains B. E. Smith to Recruit New Chief Financial Officer












LENEXA, Kan. (PRWEB) December 19, 2014

B. E. Smith, the only full-service leadership solutions firm dedicated exclusively to healthcare providers, has been retained to lead a national chief financial officer search for Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin, Ind. The top executive search firm in the healthcare industry, B. E. Smith has recently placed more than 900 healthcare executives into organizations.

Johnson Memorial Hospital is a 100-bed, county-owned, full service hospital providing care to the residents of Johnson County and the surrounding areas. The hospital has over 100 physician and medical specialists, and recently expanded its Progressive Care and Critical Care Units, developed an advanced Surgery Center, private Maternity Suites and a growing list of outpatient and diagnostic services. Johnson Memorial Hospital implemented its “Building Excellence” cultural transformation program that allows for the establishment and monitoring of objective, quantitative goals used to determine organizational and individual performance. The program as provided overall positive staff retention rates, customer service ratings and quality metrics scores. Johnson Memorial Hospital is a member of the Johnson Memorial Health, which also includes Johnson Memorial Physician Network, Johnson Memorial Extended Services, the JMH Resource Management Company and the Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Johnson Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced senior finance executive who will provide leadership and maximize assets in all divisions including revenue cycle, patient accounts, accounting, admissions, managed care, medical information and property leasing management. The new chief financial officer will collaborate and assist board members, medical staff members and leadership team in developing the financial component of business plans. The CFO will develop an in-depth understanding of physician employment contracts, managed care agreements and state and federal payment programs. The CFO will develop necessary forecasts and analysis for future debt issuances surrounding the hospital’s capital improvement and expansion plans. The CFO will also build the necessary relationships with other Suburban Health Organization (SHO) hospital CFOs and the Community Health Network financial team as to maximize collaboration and cost sharing opportunities. Additionally, the CFO will mentor and develop positive relationships with staff and peers, as well as build succession plans for key positions within the finance division.

The complete job posting for Johnson Memorial Hospital’s CFO position can be found on the B. E. Smith website.

About Johnson Memorial Hospital:

Johnson Memorial Hospital is a county-owned hospital located in Franklin, Indiana. The hospital has over 100 physician and medical specialists on staff, providing high quality care to the residents of Johnson County and the surrounding areas. Among the special programs available at Johnson Memorial Hospital are advanced cardiac, cancer, surgical and interventional radiology, as well as a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. For more information about Johnson Memorial Hospital, visit http://www.johnsonmemorial.org/.

About B. E. Smith:

Founded in 1978, B. E. Smith is a full-service healthcare executive search firm and the top-ranked provider of senior-level leadership services including Interim Leadership, Executive Search and Advisory Services. Veteran healthcare recruiters and regional healthcare experts partner with each client to create customized solutions. B. E. Smith’s proven methodology has resulted in the recent placement of more than 900 leaders into healthcare organizations worldwide. The firm utilizes a comprehensive sourcing strategy incorporating the latest marketing techniques, association partnerships, social networking and one of the largest databases of skilled senior-level healthcare finance executives in the industry to deliver immediate results in today’s complex healthcare environment. For more information, visit BESmith.com or call 855-254-8261.























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