If you have to process statements on a regular basis, you know exactly how time-consuming the process can be. These types of customer communications are essential for your business, but the volume of statements can quickly become overwhelming – especially if there’s no method to the madness.
Fortunately, there are ways you can save time and money with superior statement processing – statement processing that is faster, more efficient, and more easily understandable for everyone involved.
Here’s how.
Automation Streamlines the Process
One big tip we give all of our clients is to automate statement processing whenever possible. Today’s technology, including variable data processing, makes this easy.
Automation also cuts down on human error because it removes as much of the process as possible from manual control. Human error can cost money; automation can save it. A streamlined process results in fewer errors and more time to attend to other areas of a business.
Along those lines…
Going Digital Improves the Process
When you take your statement processing online and go digital, you gain several key benefits, including:
• A digital control center for all of your statements
• More oversight over the statement automation process
• Customizable statement templates
• More control over what goes onto a statement and out to a customer
• More accurate statements
Automation and digital statement processing go hand in hand. Plus, you can cut down on the amount of paper you use, and ensure faster delivery and response times to your customers.
Superior Readability Makes the Process More Understandable
Finally, you want your customer invoices and statements to be as easy to understand as possible. The higher the readability of your statement, the less time you’ll have to spend going back and forth with customers who may have questions and might be confused.
You want your statements to look clean, professional, and simple to read – something that is very cut-and-dry and easily digestible. Improving your statement process by redesigning your statements is one of the best ways to improve the overall process.
What does your statement process look like?