Category Archives: Debt Recovery

This category relates to all things debt recovery as relates to debt recovery using an outsourced call center

Another Smart Spend award for Blake

Once again, the Blake Smart Spend collections team continues to demonstrate their excellence and commitment by producing outstanding results. FNB sponsored an evening for all staff on the FNB Smart Product campaign for winning the trophy in 2 categories in … Continue reading

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Increase in civil debt judgements

After decreasing by 3.7% year-on-year (y/y) in June, the number of civil debt judgments recorded in South Africa in July this year was up by 5.1% y/y, said Statistics South Africa. There was also an increase at the end of … Continue reading

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Over 11 million besieged by debt

In South Africa the number of consumers besieged with debt has risen to over 11 million. Luke Hirst, MD of debt counselors Debtbusters, said in statement that, “These numbers are a massive concern, as even with interest rates and inflation … Continue reading

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Incidental Credit Agreements And The National Credit Act

Does the collection of levies constitute an incidental credit agreement in terms of the National Credit Act? Continue reading

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Are you too deep in debt?

There may come a time in your life when your finances are out of control and you can’t understand why. If you constantly have to borrow money because you are falling short each month, then you may have too much debt. What can you do to rectify the situation? Continue reading

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Pick-up in civil summonses for debt

Blake and Associates is respected as a highly successful contact centre, specializing in debt collection, as part of an end-to-end Customer Lifecycle Management process. A Fin24 article shows that according to the latest figures from Statistics SA, the total number … Continue reading

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Howard Blake – one man starts multi-million rand empire!

Howard Blake started off with a little more than a typewriter, a scooter, and sheer determination. Hard work and the will to succeed created the success story that is Blake Holdings – the multi-million rand international conglomerate. Continue reading

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Blake gives Service with a Smile

We get to know Howard Blake, chairman of Blake & Associates. What kind of man heads up this multi-million rand conglomerate spanning half a dozen countries? Continue reading

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Blake gets smart with FNB

Blake & Associates is awarded the FNB Smart Spend trophy for four months running, for best collection results. Continue reading

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Financial problems of consumers

Research results showing the kinds of financial problems faced by consumers in South Africa. Continue reading

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