Collecting a Judgement?

rk2z asks: "I did some independent contractor work about 6 months ago. I delivered the software as specified in my contract and turned in the hours that it took. I then sent the company an invoice for $1400 which was based upon my contracted hourly work rate. They had paid me in the past so I didnâ(TM)t do anything like withhold source code until payment. To make a long story short, they refused to pay me and I ended up taking them to Small Claims court in the state of Nebraska. I won a judgment for the above amount. The problem is, Iâ(TM)m not really sure how to go about collecting my judgment. The amount is relatively small so I donâ(TM)t want to consult a lawyer, because it not really worth blowing the entire judgment before I even get it. But it's big enough that I donâ(TM)t want to give up on it."

"I looked a couple of law websites like here and here, but their suggestion were fairly broad.

Does anyone have any experience in going after debtors (without a lawyer if possible)? Is it better to go to a collection agency and blow half the settlement up front? If so does any one know a good collection agency?

Things to keep in mind: [the customer] is a small company (less than 7 employees). They have some property like computers and such, but how do I find out what they own vs. what is leased. Owned property can be seized by the Sheriff and sold at auction. I have tried to contact them about a monthly/weekly payment plan, but have been blown off every time I try to make some progress on the issue. Thanks in advance."