Business Credit articles from February 2008

Business Credit archives from February 2008

Calendar.(Brief article)(Calendar)
February 1, 2008... FEBRUARY Feb 4 Teleconference: Preference Risk Can Be Managed: Defenses That Reduce Exposure Presenter: Bruce Nathan, Esq. NACM Meetings Dept. 410.740.5560 Feb 6-8 FCIB Working Seminar: Export Documentation,...

Why are women so strange and men so weird?(selected topic)
February 1, 2008... The topic of male and female differences has been a very hot one in corporate circles. The reason is because men and women actually speak a different language. As a psychologist, I know that communication is the single most important skill set...

Are we there yet? The ongoing move toward paperless business.(Bank clearinghouses and NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Excluding recent examples like the rapid and widespread acceptance of DVDs in the final years of the 20th Century, history's supply of technologies that, when introduced, were suddenly and readily embraced by...

Communication critical for improving credit and collections.(selected topic)
February 1, 2008... With a constant stream of customers to evaluate and payments to collect, it's essential to have the best possible credit and collections practices in place. Maximizing the efficiency of this core function minimizes risks, keeps cash flowing,...

The age of speed.(credit congress: GENERAL SESSION)
February 1, 2008... Life these days seems to move forever faster and faster, prompting most people to wish it to slow down; author Vince Poscente, however, wishes it to go even faster. Why? The better to get your obligations done, and still have time to enjoy...

Motivating the "What's in It for Me?" Workforce.(credit congress: SUPER SESSION)(Motivating the "What's in It for Me?" Workforce: Managing Across the Generational Divide )
February 1, 2008... For the Baby Boomer manager, dealing with the younger, techno-savvy generations that are filing into the workplace can be a frustrating experience. They are not driven by the same factors that pushed their generation, or the generations before...

The critical vendor roller coaster.(credit column)
February 1, 2008... The critical vendor doctrine has had its ups and downs over the past couple of decades. First came the frequent court orders that approved a debtor's request to pay the pre-petition unsecured claims of certain favored "critical vendors" whose...

All aboard the credit express!(selected topic)
February 1, 2008... I was recently preparing for an upcoming speech and began to reflect on the direction in which the credit profession is headed. I realized that in the last 25 years of my career I had seen significant changes in our profession... I also...

Meet your 2007 Instructor of the Year: John Jaeger, CCE.(member PROFILE)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] John Jaeger, CCE began his NACM service in 2001 when he joined NACM-Midwest's Education Committee for the 2000-2001 term. Proving his value, John was next nominated and elected to the NACM-Midwest Board of Directors...

Benefits that go beyond initials--NACM professional certifications.(extra credit)
February 1, 2008... You see the string of initials on their business cards following their names. You see them at conferences with a rainbow-like stack of flags hanging from their badges. These are badges of honor, testaments to the expertise they possess. ...

Credit applications: useful tools in knowing your customer and in binding your customer to contractual terms.(credit column)
February 1, 2008... Many companies require their customers buying on credit to fill out a credit application. At its most basic, the credit application provides an introduction of the potential customer to the potential seller, both as to its legal organization as...

The best of both worlds.(extra credit)(City overview)
February 1, 2008... Over the last decade, the government and residents of Louisville have taken strides to revitalize the city with new and exciting cultural and entertainment venues, like Fourth Street Live!, a collection of different world class eateries, bars...

NACM's 112th Credit Congress & Exposition May 18-21, 2008 Louisville Kentucky Kentucky International Convention Center.(National Association of Credit Management)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The Credit Congress in Louisville marks 112 years of superior conferences designed by the National Association of Credit Management specifically for business credit and financial management professionals. In May...

From the home office in Columbia, Maryland ...: top 10 ways to get the most out of credit congress.(Top Ten)
February 1, 2008... 10. Prepare your goals in advance. Make sure you know exactly what it is you want to take away from Credit Congress. Prepare a list ahead of time and match up your goals with the sessions offered--what do you want to achieve professionally and...

Hot spots: South Africa.(hot spots)
February 1, 2008... Ever since the populist Jacob Zuma trounced President Mbeki in the contest for the leadership of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and became a hard-to-beat candidate for the 2009 presidential race, he and his supporters have been busy...

credit @ work.
February 1, 2008... Dear Andy, Our credit department is adopting a team-based structure, which is a new dynamic for my staff members. As a manager, how can I prepare them to succeed in this environment? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ability to work well...

Crossing all lines: new justice division keeps an eye on the international supply chain.(international feature)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As technology advances, the world seems to grow smaller and smaller. Communication gets faster, transactions happen half a world away in the blink of an eye and the majority of business is now done electronically,...

Ten years to sharpen one sword: an introduction to China's new law on enterprise bankruptcy.(TRADELINE)
February 1, 2008... With the introduction of a modern comprehensive bankruptcy law, there are expectations that this legislation will help drive foreign investment in China and for it to increase substantially over the next several years. The People's...

NACM credit manager's index: report for December 2007.(TRADELINE)
February 1, 2008... The seasonally adjusted Credit Manager's Index (CMI) fell for the fourth consecutive month in December. The index lost 0.7%, and dropped to a record low of 52.4%. Six of the 10 components fell, including a 4% drop in dollar collections. Daniel...