Webinars On Demand

View our past events via the video recordings below. Click on the title you want to watch, which will lead you to a video of the webinar, the slide deck used, and a transcript.

Business Fraud and Cybersecurity Best Practices in the Office or While Working Remotely

February 17, 2022

As the nation and the world adapted to the coronavirus pandemic, businesses became accustomed to employees working from home. Even as the states reopened from the mandated “lockdown”, many companies and employees alike found advantages to working remotely. Today, we live in a world where the hybrid of in-office work and remote work from home is the “new” normal. Home computers or other remote locations are more vulnerable than ever to cyber-attacks. Organizations need to build people-centric cybersecurity strategies to protect against business email compromises or email account compromises. Increasingly risky websites are being transmitted through corporate emails. The speaker will discuss some of the newest trends in cyberattacks which are continually evolving and growing. Ransomware can hit in seconds. Credit card use is higher than ever, and some cyber-crime groups live to target payment card information. This program has been designed to offer real-life examples and practical steps which may be taken to thwart business-fraud and cyber-crime.

Proactively Protecting Your Company’s Accounts’ Receivable Before Bankruptcy Hits

April 28, 2021

As the world begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic the tsunami of bankruptcy filings is not at an end. It is more important than ever for credit executives to be proactive in protecting their company’s accounts receivable even before they become due.  As companies have reopened their businesses, trade credit grantors are being asked to extend credit, sometimes with larger dollar exposures. Utilizing the tools available to you can safeguard your company from a bad debt exposure in the future even if your customer files for chapter 11 protection.  Credit grantors will also want to insulate themselves from a potential preference attack in a future Chapter 11 proceeding. This program will discuss how to determine which tool is the best option for your company and how to properly document that choice once you have decided.

Intro to Collections

by George Kern, COO of BARR Credit Services

PIVOT: How to Convert Stress to Success

November 18, 2020
In this webinar, we will navigate how to turn a global crisis, as best as possible, into an opportunity! This includes, how to manage stress and make your business grow. Learn to deal with change and resistance both internally with your staff, and externally with your customers. Gain insight into what successful leaders are doing now to grow during the pandemic. Rounding off the webinar an action plan will be introduced! Create a plan for growing your business and life!

Accelerating Your Revenue Cycle During COVID-19 and Navigating First-Party Collections

June 3rd, 2020
Has your collection approach changed over the last few months? During this webinar, you will learn about the latest restrictions impacting credit professionals now. This program will cover state regulations and changes in the court system due to COVID-19 and how that is relevant for collections. Additionally, advice on how to manage your credit department with these developing circumstances will be shared.

Protecting Your Business, Cybersecurity, and Working Remotely During COVID-19

From this webinar, you will learn what steps you can take to protect yourself and your company from cyber-fraud. With most businesses moving to remote work because of COVID-19, we want to bring some insight on how to best protect your business activities from home.

Credit Risk Mitigation Tips and Tools

In this fast-paced, interactive presentation, you will learn the best methods to manage the two most important types of credit risk – slow payment and nonpayment. Topics covered include: methods to improve collection results immediately, tools to better measure and assess credit risk and assign appropriate credit limits and the use of various credit enhancement tools.

Inside a Collection Agency – Your Questions Answered

The collection industry has witnessed a lot of change over the last two years. Social media has had a huge impact on collection practices. Privacy laws are changing rapidly, and we are witnessing an increasingly restrictive regulatory environment. Things covered in this webinar include best in class accounts receivable practices, when to use a collection agency, and what to look for in a collection agency.

Beyond the Amazon Effect

“Beyond the Amazon Effect” brought an insightful look into the implications of The Amazon Effect.  We will explore the latest statistical implications of Amazon, and some projections into the future. Most importantly, we will discuss the conceptual revolution inside The Amazon Effect that reveals its revolutionary power and influence. The influence is spreading far beyond Amazon.  Presented by Richard Hastings who is a Macro Strategist for international investment bank, Seaport Global Securities. Richard Hastings monitors trends in domestic and international markets.