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Don't Leave Converting Sales into Cash to Chance

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Under-performing AR has the potential to create a cash flow crisis that can shut down your business in very short order. Cash Flow is the number one cause of small business bankruptcies. The solution is the implementation of credit and collection best practices geared to ensure customer profitability and sufficient cash flow.

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Seven Observations from Silicon Valley Bank's Failure

Your Virtual Credit Manager

In addition to the effect of inflation, AR loses value as a result of profit dilution (when customers do not pay you the full invoice value due to payment deductions or disputes) and bad debt losses. The role of credit should not be focused on preventing bad debt losses, but rather maximizing profits.