You strive to meet your obligations to your customers as a small business owner. So it’s only natural to expect them to pay their bills on time, right? Unfortunately, the answer is not always. Most customers are conscientious about making timely payments, but others may require an extra push. Collecting from delinquent accounts is not something you should put off or simply hope will work itself out. Every dollar of revenue counts toward keeping your small business afloat. Obviously, prevention is the best way to avoid having to deal with collections in the first place. Establish a standard payment policy …