None of them is perfect. Keep It In-House. Obviously, a company can post bills on its own home page. While convenient for billers, studies show that the average consumer pays 17 bills a month. Forcing them to visit 17 different Web sites doesn't exactly promote customer loyalty.
Some businesses hire a consolidator to handle billing.
Staying in touch with customers can be tricky, however. Outsource It, Plan B. Vendors like MicroVault send bills directly to customers via email. CFO Publishing Corp. All rights reserved.