A manual for use by contractors of all sizes to learn about the collection 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) construction lien overview; (f) tips on when its time to hire an attorney; (g) guide to litigating a collection action. This Toolkit discusses Louisiana law.