Customer owes money

begbeer

Have a customer who purchased items from us in January, finally got a cheque out of them in May which unfortunately bounced have looked at small claims court but looks quite expensive (amount owed £70.75) any suggestions as to what else I can do would be gratefully appreciated . The cheque was returned marked return to drawer and instructions to find another way of obtaining the money. he is also not answering his phone and is never there when we call round.

paddyrg

Turn up at his premises and ask for it in person?

diable

begbeer wrote: »

and is never there when we call round.

paddyrg wrote: »

Turn up at his premises and ask for it in person?

Thats been tried, name and shame put cheque up in shop with notice warning people

paddyrg

Eh? I'd imagine he must be there *sometime*? Or if we're saying he's done a runner, then there's no chance of serving a small claims court notice either :-$

begbeer

he is a farmer and has a long drive , sees someone coming and hides!!

diable

If he is a farmer then turn up at midnight and wake him up.

Premier_2

begbeer wrote: »

Have a customer who purchased items from us in January, finally got a cheque out of them in May which unfortunately bounced have looked at small claims court but looks quite expensive (amount owed £70.75) any suggestions as to what else I can do would be gratefully appreciated . The cheque was returned marked return to drawer and instructions to find another way of obtaining the money. he is also not answering his phone and is never there when we call round.

I think it's £25, perhaps £30 to file a summons.
Don't forget you can add that to the amount owed/claimed.

Of course you need to be sure the customer has the means to pay, because if they have no money/assets, you will be thowing good money after bad however you pursue them.

Look at reviewing your credit facility offering arrangements. If in doubt, demand payment in full before goods or services are supplied.