Can You Help?

Can You Help?

People LOVE to help. It’s natural. And guess what? Debtors do too! Sometimes all it takes to get results is asking the right way. One of the simplest and most effective tactics? Just say “Can You Help?”

These three words are incredibly powerful. They’re polite, non-threatening, and encourage cooperation. By asking for help, you shift the tone from confrontation to collaboration, making it easier to get paid without creating tension. Here are some examples:

Can’t Locate the Deposit?

Hi Andrew,

Can you help? We can’t seem to locate the payment for invoice number [xxx].

Payment Misallocated?

Hi Andrew,

Can you help? We can’t find the deposit you mentioned was made on [date].

Accounts Payable Not Responding?

Hi Andrew,

Can you help? We’re having trouble reaching your accounts department about invoice 1234.

In tougher cases, this approach works wonders when writing to an owner or higher-up as well.

We Don’t Want to Sue You, But ...

Hi Andrew,

Can you help? My Accounts Receivable team is chasing me about this overdue payment.

“Can You Help?” taps into our natural instinct to assist. Instead of feeling pressured, people feel empowered to fix the issue. All you have to do is ... ask!