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7 Common Mistakes in Debt Recovery (And How Litigation Intelligence Fixes Them)

Debt recovery fails for predictable reasons. Here are the 7 most common mistakes — late action, bad prioritisation, missing insolvency signals — and how to fix each.

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7 Common Mistakes in Debt Recovery (And How Litigation Intelligence Fixes Them)

A — Quick Answer

Debt recovery fails for predictable reasons. Here are the 7 most common mistakes — late action, bad prioritisation, missing insolvency signals — and how to fix each.

D — Common Mistake

Most credit and risk teams handle this reactively — responding to problems as they surface rather than building a governed system that catches them while they're still small.

I — Key Insight

Mistake 1 — Waiting Until the Invoice Is Overdue to Check for Risk Most businesses only investigate a debtor's financial health after payment.

R — Recommended Action

Prioritise cases where QLEI signals are rising and asset indicators are declining. Work those first — the recoverable window closes faster than most teams realise.

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