Credit Control for Small Businesses: Get Paid Faster with Expert Help

My Credit Controllers offers an outsourced credit control service, delivered by experienced professionals, to take the stress out of chasing payments and help you get paid faster.

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Why Credit Control Matters for Small Businesses

Unpaid invoices can stall your growth and create a ripple effect across your entire business. Without clear credit control procedures in place, small businesses often face:

Disrupted cash flow

Unclear or missed payment terms

Delayed supplier payments or payroll issues

Hours lost chasing outstanding invoices

Difficulty forecasting income and setting accurate due dates

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Why You Should Outsource
Credit Control

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Improves Cashflow

Our dedicated team works to ensure your invoices are paid on time everytime.

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Keep Customer Relationships and Get Paid.

We’ll handle the awkward conversations and overdue invoices so you can maintain strong customer relationships and focus on running your business.

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Reduces Bad Debt.

Reduce unpaid invoices and minimise the risk of bad debts with our proactive cashflow approach that helps you get paid.

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Supported by a team with 80+ years of combined experience in our field.

Outsource your credit control to an experienced team that has collected over £350m in 12 years, giving you full access to professional support without the cost and commitment of hiring in-house.

Value for Money

We only charge for what we do. You don’t have to pay for recruitment, staff bills, etc...

We integrate with your systems

No need to waste time migrating over to a new systems, we work with what you have.

Proven results, backed by the numbers

With £350+ million collected for 1600+ clients, our team delivers results that make all the difference. 

On average, we recover payments within 14 - 21 days, with an 85% success rate.

The end result? We help freelancers and businesses get paid faster and more reliably. 

Over £350m+ Collected

Clients supported

Percentage Success Rate

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Process

You're 5 Steps away from
being paid!

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Step 1: Free Consultation

We start with a friendly, no-obligation call to understand your business, your customers, and your current challenges with late payments. This helps us assess the support level that suits your needs, whether you’re just starting to build credit control procedures or need help recovering outstanding invoices. From there, we’ll tailor a solution designed to get your business paid faster.

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Step 2: Onboarding & Setup

Our team makes it fast and stress-free to get started. We integrate with your existing systems, understand your payment terms, and review how you currently manage your invoicing and follow-ups.

Step 3: Credit Control in Action

We take over your day-to-day credit control, handling reminders, calls, and chasing for overdue payments, all in a way that protects your client relationships.
From issuing timely reminders to escalating when necessary, we ensure every due date is tracked and followed up with professionalism and persistence.

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Step 4: Transparent Reporting

You’ll receive clear, regular updates showing what’s been collected, what’s still owed, and how each account is progressing. Our real-time reporting gives you full visibility over your credit terms, collections performance, and customer status, so you can stay in control without lifting a finger.

Support

Step 5 - Cash Flow Confidence

With credit issues under control, your business enjoys smoother operations, stronger client rapport, and improved cash flow. We conduct periodic reviews to ensure your service level remains aligned with your growth, goals, and any changes in how you issue invoices or manage your credit terms.

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"My Credit Controllers are a brilliant company to work with and they have taken away the hassle of chasing overdue invoices.

Sam, Matt and the team are great to work with and our appointed credit controller Katey is so nice and very professional. I now have very little problems with overdue invoices because the system that has been put in place is working very well.

Credit control is a service that is so valuable to my business and has dramatically reduced our worry when invoices are due.I would not hesitate to recommend My Credit Controllers to any business for credit control."

Valued Client Since 2024

Get Paid Faster with Experienced Support

Our team has helped businesses just like yours recover millions in overdue payments. Whether you need full support or extra help alongside your accounts team, we are ready to act on your behalf and keep your cash flow moving.

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FAQs

Here are some common questions about our debt collection and credit control services for SMEs.

How much does credit control for small businesses cost?

Our pricing is flexible and depends on invoice volume and service level. You can choose between pay-as-you-go or fixed monthly options.

Will you contact my customers under my business name?

Yes, our team acts as your own in-house credit control department, preserving your brand image.

What if my customer refuses to pay?

We escalate matters professionally, and if needed, we can support you with legal action or refer to trusted debt recovery partners.

Can I use your service temporarily?

We assign a dedicated Credit Controller to your business, who works closely with you to develop a tailored collection process. Over time, we help to educate your customers to pay faster.

How will you keep me informed on progress?

Your dedicated credit controller will send you a weekly detailed report outlining all their activities and promised payments to help you plan your cashflow.

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