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I.C. System Overview

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444 Hwy. 96 East St. Paul, 
MN 55127 United States
Phone: 651-483-8201
Toll Free:800-279-3511

Company Description

I.C. System can help U.C. where you're losing money. Through units devoted to specific industry sectors (including commercial, consumer, financial services, health care, telecommunications, and utilities), the company provides accounts-receivable management services to 30,000 clients across the US. It is one of the nation's top-10 collection agencies. For health care providers, I.C. System provides pre-collection contact, third-party payment and insurance claims resolution, and collections service. For financial institutions, credit card issuers, service providers, and merchants who extend credit and accept checks, the company provides such services as credit reporting, skip-tracing, and litigation referral.

I.C. System Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    • Business Services Sector Industry Report
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    Business Services Sector Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US business services sector consists of about 340,000 companies with combined annual sales of about $580 billion. Major companies include staffing services providers Manpower and Kelly Services; facilities service companies ABM Industries and Rollins Inc; and solid waste handlers Waste Management and Republic Services. Other major companies in the sector include office administrative service firms such as Automatic Data Processing and Iron Mountain; ADT Security Services, and the travel division of American Express. The business services sector is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for less than 25 percent of sector revenue.

    SIC: 0782, 7359, 1799, 4212, 4581, 4724, 4725, 7363, 7381, 7389, 7699, 8741, 8744, 9223, 1731, 7338, 7334, 7323, 7322, 7217, 4959, 4953, 4729

    NAICS: 561599, 561611, 561612, 561613, 561621, 561622, 561710, 561720, 561730, 561740, 561790, 561910, 561920, 561990, 562111, 562112, 562119, 323114, 323115, 561110, 561210, 561311, 561312, 561320, 561330, 561410, 561421, 561422, 561431, 561439, 561440, 561450, 561491, 561492, 561499, 561510, 561520, 561591, 562211, 562212, 562213, 562219, 562910, 562920, 562991, 562998, 922140

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    What is the company's key driver of demand?

    Most providers of business services are dependent on corporate spending. Some business services suppliers can experience dramatic drops in demand during economic recessions when many businesses are struggling. Because businesses can cut back on...

     

    How does the company differentiate itself from the competition?

    For many types of business services the amount of capital investment required for startup is relatively low, resulting in intense competition among small companies. With a small investment, an individual can offer landscaping, pest control, travel,...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Business Services Sector Industry Report

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      Credit Reporting & Collections Services Industry Report

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      Overview

      In the US, about 600 credit reporting agencies and 4,500 credit collections agencies generate annual revenue of $20 billion. Major collection agencies include Asset Acceptance Capital, GC Services, and NCO Group; major reporting agencies include Equifax, Dun & Bradstreet, TransUnion, and UK-based Experian. The collections segment of the industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for less than 50 percent of revenue. The credit reporting segment is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 90 percent of revenue.

      SIC: 7322, 7323

      NAICS: 561440, 561450

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How much is the company's business affected by macroeconomic forces?

      Collection agencies benefit from downturns in the economy because of more business, but they have a greater risk of paying too much for receivables if the economy is deteriorating. Credit reporting is driven by the need for credit and financing,...

       

      What actions has the company taken to protect against data theft?

      As consumer information is more widely used to make credit decisions, credit companies face greater risk that their data is faulty or will be stolen or misused. Inappropriate disclosure of consumer information is a PR problem, may result in lawsuits,...

       

      To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

       

      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Credit Reporting & Collections Services Industry Report

        Purchase Report
         
        $129