Automated debt follow-up workflow dashboard
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Law Quarter
Law QuarterProfessional ServicesSME

Automated Multi-Channel Debt Follow-up System

Replacing manual debt chasing with intelligent, escalating follow-ups across email, SMS, and postal mail

Key Outcomes

01

Multi-channel escalation

Automated follow-ups across email, SMS with payment links, and postal mail - with escalating intensity for persistently overdue debts.

02

Xero extended

Layered intelligent automation on top of Xero's limited reminder system, adding structured escalation logic it couldn't provide natively.

03

Staff time reclaimed

Eliminated manual debt chasing, freeing legal staff to focus on billable, high-value work instead of administrative follow-ups.

The Challenge

Xero's limits and the manual chase

Law Quarter relied on Xero for invoicing, but its built-in reminder system lacked the flexibility and persistence required for effective debt recovery.

Manual follow-ups consumed staff time and resulted in delayed or missed payments. There was no structured escalation for overdue debts.

The firm needed a system that could operate across multiple communication channels and increase pressure automatically without human intervention.

Manual debt chasing drained staff productivity and resulted in inconsistent recovery outcomes.

Our Approach

Intelligent escalation layered on Xero

The Kipanga Process Automation Protocol

Kipanga designed a custom automated debt collection workflow that layered intelligent automation on top of Xero, ensuring consistent, timely, and escalating follow-ups.

Airtable manages invoice status and escalation logic centrally, while make.com orchestrates the multi-channel communication triggers.

SMS messages include direct payment links to reduce friction and accelerate settlements.

Phase 01

Data Sync

Seamless integration with Xero for real-time invoice data

Phase 02

Escalation Logic

Airtable-based tracking with automated intensity progression

Phase 03

Multi-Channel Triggers

Email, SMS with payment links, and postal mail automation

Phase 04

Optimization

Tuned intervals and messaging for maximum recovery impact

The Solution

Automated debt recovery across three channels

A fully automated debt follow-up system that monitors Xero invoices, tracks escalation status in Airtable, and triggers communications via make.com.

The system starts with email reminders at defined intervals, escalates to SMS with direct payment links, and ultimately sends formal physical notices via postal mail.

The entire workflow requires minimal staff oversight while maintaining professional client communications.

Xero invoice data synchronization
Airtable escalation tracking
Automated email reminders
SMS with direct payment links
Postal mail for formal notices
Configurable escalation intervals

Results

Measurable Business Impact

Email, SMS, post
3
Channels
End-to-end
3wk
Build Time
Fully automated
0
Manual Follow-ups
Improved collections
Recovery Rate

Technology

Built With

Backend

JavaScript
JavaScript

Database

Airtable
Airtable

Infrastructure

Make
Make
Xero
Xero

Client Testimonial

A professional service run by good people. If you are looking to automate complex businesses processes, then get in touch. I highly recommend this business.

Connor James

Connor James

Principal, Law Quarter

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