Some business owners think that not getting paid for the odd job is simply part of being in business and write it off as part of their tax return to the IRD. Here, we illustrate the impact that not getting paid for a job has on your business and the importance of ensuring you are paid for your hard work.
It’s not just the cost of the goods and/or services that you have provided.
The real cost is the value of the additional jobs that you need to complete and be paid for in order to get back to a position of breaking even on the initial unpaid job.
The calculator below shows the real cost of not being paid. Enter the chargeable amount of the job and the profit margin percentage on that job. Our calculator will do the rest.
How would your business be impacted in the event that someone doesn’t pay you? Here at EC Credit Control, we see a lot of businesses unnecessarily stressed due to being put into this position through no fault of their own.
Protection is available in a number of different forms:
Debt Resolution if you are already in the position outlined above
Terms of Trade to help prevent you from finding yourself in the position outlined above
Registering on the PPSR to improve your position in the event one of your customers goes out of business
EXCELLENT Based on 200 reviews Posted on Alex Gordon3 December 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience with EC Credit Control has so far been amazing. Colin provided us with new documentation, forms, and access to their collections portal. I find them highly responsive, and extremely good to deal with. Highly recommended.Posted on Marilyn Finer27 November 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. EC Credit Control had a challenge when presented with the job that was given to them. It was handled very professionally and the result was a good outcome. Would highly recommend this company to people who have difficult clients.Posted on SK Digital23 November 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant work from the team at EC Credit Control. Really appreciate the assitance in helping SK Digital retrieve some well over-due funds. Process was simple as!Posted on Fraser Smith23 November 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great servicePosted on Send Print Send18 November 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Focus on the Flow! As a business owner, managing overdue accounts can be stressful, but EC Credit Control has made the process simple and worry free. Their professionalism, clear communication, and quick results have had a real impact on my cash flow and peace of mind. I’m grateful for Colin and his Teams support and highly recommend them to any business looking for reliable credit control and want to focus on the MONEY! Scott.Posted on Nathan Napier17 November 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'd highly recommend Colin if you are wanting support to establish terms of trade for your business. By focusing on preventing bad debts, you will save yourself soo much time and money!Posted on Ché Henton11 November 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Colin has helped me implement a comprehensive Terms and conditions for our business which has seamlessly integrated into how we operate as before we operated on a handshake which proved costly.Posted on Gareth30 October 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A thorough and excellent service! Lindsay from EC Credit Control has made the process of not only getting my business protected but providing ongoing advice and support a breeze. His attention to detail and genuine care for his clients really stand out. I couldn’t recommend him more highly!Posted on Draftline 20212 October 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. EC have an easy system and prompt action, and produced a good result. Highly recommend.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more