Non-court action to collect debts

Court action should be seen as a last resort. A more effective alternative would be to use a debt collection agency. They have the time, expertise and resources needed for the job. It can be a fast method of recovering debts so you will save time. Contact between the debt collection agency and the client will likely be more professional and you will be able to retain your old clients, assuming you want to. This will obviously be unlikely to happen if legal action is taken. Furthermore, the agency may instruct solicitors on your behalf if the client still refuses to pay