Check Fraud and Other Payment Scams
Check Fraud and Other Payment Scams Protect Yourself from Payment Scams Do people still write checks? It seems [...]
My Debtor Filed for Bankruptcy – Now What?
If you’ve received a notice from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court indicating that one of your debtors has filed for bankruptcy, you may be confused about how to respond. Well, it depends upon the type of bankruptcy filed.
Credit Where Credit Is Due: Women in the Collections Industry
Did you know….of the 140,000 professionals in the collections industry, nearly 70% are women? Of course, it wasn’t always this way. In fact, before 1974, single women in this country couldn’t even get a credit card, much less forge a career in the credit industry. Let’s take a step back and see how the role of women in credit has evolved throughout the years.
Developing a Collection Policy
If you’re a business owner, or an employee in your company’s credit department, you already know how difficult debt collection can be. But did you know that poor debt collection is often one of the main reasons businesses fail? Since cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, an effective collection policy is essential to keeping the money rolling in.
Recognizing the Early Warning Signs to Delinquency
Any supplier of trade credit naturally assumes a certain amount of risk. With commercial debt, balances are higher and so are the risks. Some potential warning signs may simply be the result of a misunderstanding. But they could also be a red flag for a possible (and expensive) bad debt. Make sure your company is credit-savvy by recognizing the following six early warning signs.
Using the Credit Application and Trade Credit as a Tool for Growth
Establishing trade credit is the lifeblood of many small businesses. The effective use of trade credit can be a financial tool that helps your customers grow and, in turn, helps your business grow. However, too much of the wrong trade credit creates risk. The credit application is the first step taken when a customer requests trade credit.
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2018
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years the outdoor and snow industries will be [...]
BARR Credit Services Announces the Acquisition of Credit Decisions International, Ltd.
Completed Acquisition Of Credit Decision International BARR Credit Services, Inc., announces that it has acquired Credit Decisions International, [...]
CRF Forum Ft. Lauderdale
National Credit Research Foundation (CRF) presents the annual credit and accounts receivable forum. Join credit professionals in Ft. Lauderdale, Oct 24-26.
