SUMMARY: A manual for use by contractors of all sizes to learn about the collections process and help them develop good collection practices. The toolkit includes: (a) a summary of collection laws; (b) common collection mistakes and pitfalls; (c) common construction contract provisions to avoid overdue accounts; (d) collection letter templates; (e) when its time to hire an attorney; and (f) guide to litigating a collection action. The toolkit focuses on Louisiana laws and forms.