Eastern Credit Management Services

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

You can do this quite effectively by having a detailed credit application, I’m so much of a proponent of this that I wrote a whole blog dedicated to creating one. A detailed credit application does two things, it informs your customer of the terms and conditions of the credit you extend.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This prediction, although bold, is corroborated by the broader economic data, including escalating corporate bankruptcies, tightening loan standards by banks, and the surge in delinquent debt balances and consumer debt. You may also want to tighten your credit hold parameters at this time. Obtain Quotes on Credit Insurance.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Processing Delays There are several AR activities that often take longer than they should and therefore cause delays: processing credit applications, approving orders, generating invoices, and posting payments. When unobserved risks build up in your AR, the impact will be slower payments and defaults leading to bad debts.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The company ended up writing off millions of dollars in bad debt. In addition, bad debt and concession expenses decreased by several million dollars annually. So far so good, but this company had an Achilles heal. This software firm did not actively manage its AR. Cash flow from AR was well below reported revenue.

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Gaviti

APRIL 11, 2024

How much bad debt does the company have, and how has this changed over time? Are we offering the right amount of credit to customers based on their creditworthiness? Consider these additional KPIs: Bad debt ratio: This measures the monetary value of receivables you believe you cannot collect.

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Credit Management Group UK

MARCH 4, 2024

Having credit risk processes in place from the outset is ideal, but credit risk management procedures can be implemented at any stage to reduce your exposure to risk of bad debt write off, improve cash flow and protect your profit Below are a few methods to use for managing credit risk.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JUNE 18, 2024

Photo by Muhammad Daudy on Unsplash ) The problem with startup companies: there is a high probability they will fail , leaving you with a bad debt on your books. That’s why it is standard to ask on a credit applications the year in which the business was formed.

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Gaviti

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Ensure you have alerts set up so that you are aware when a customer is near their credit limit or to know if a customers credit score has changed. Consistency in credit processes reduces bad debt and fosters healthier customer relationships.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JANUARY 3, 2023

During 1995, DSO was reduced by an additional 10 percent, and bad-debt write-offs cut in half. Here are the six other types of AR automation being implemented across the order-to-cash (O2C) spectrum: Online Credit Applications: The best solutions provide approval workflow and automated reference checking.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JANUARY 16, 2024

Who to contact should be information requested on your credit application. While it is appropriate to escalate your collection efforts up the chain of command of your primary customer contact, you should not be talking about a debt with other customer employees such as a receptionist, operator or logistics person.

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Gaviti

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Using the real-time data, you can more easily adjust credit limits effectively to proactively reduce risk of late payments, bad debt, and write-offs. An A/R automation solution can not only help you in the initial credit application process, but also to regularly assess a customer’s credit risk on a regular basis.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

MARCH 28, 2023

This is because the higher your profit margins the fewer sales it will take to compensate for any bad debt losses. As your production pipeline approaches full capacity, the fussier you can be about who you grant open credit terms. The question you need to answer is: should credit policy be liberal or conservative?

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a small business owner or executive, managing accounts receivable (AR) and navigating through various credit decisions is an integral part of the job. After all, credit and collections is essential to the performance of your order-to-cash (O2C) process and cash conversion cycle.

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Emagia

MARCH 3, 2025

Financial Stability : Reducing outstanding receivables minimizes bad debts and improves financial health. Detailed Steps in the Accounts Receivable Process Cycle Step 1: Establishing Credit Policies Define the eligibility criteria, credit limits , and payment terms based on customer risk assessment.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JANUARY 9, 2024

In contrast, profit driven enterprises often miss opportunities because they are too restrictive out of a fear of bad debt losses. A segmentation analysis will help you refine your credit policy guidelines and thereby improve the efficacy of your credit decisions.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Photo by Willian Cittadin on Unsplash ) Neglecting collections can also lead to longer payment cycles, strained client relationships, and an increase in bad debt. This delay in cash inflows can create a vicious cycle, where a lack of working capital stalls the business’s ability to function efficiently.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

AUGUST 8, 2023

The worst case scenario is a bad debt loss. For more on credit agreements and the new customer credit application process, check out this post. With this in mind, here are seven ways to improve your later phase collection results: Not a subscriber. why don’t you take advantage of a free YVCM subscription?

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Credit Management Group UK

JULY 19, 2023

. • Use Late Payment Legislation as a negotiating tool to get paid more quickly Credit control should no longer be the ‘anti sales’ department by the rest of the company, they should work with all areas of the company to provide good customer service whilst improving cash flow and reducing bad debt exposure.

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Gaviti

JULY 11, 2024

Credit monitoring and management. Automate the credit application process by allowing credit application submissions online to both existing and potential customers. This can be especially helpful in maximizing cash inflows and minimizing bad debt. Customized collections strategies.

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Gaviti

APRIL 18, 2024

It also helps provide documentation in the event that your company has bad debt that it is able to take as a tax deduction. Credit management and monitoring. Send online credit applications to both existing customers and potential prospects. Get alerts in real-time about customers with increased credit risk.

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Gaviti

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Its credit application management module automates the entire credit management process, mitigating the risk of bad debt while also reducing the need for administration costs.

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Emagia

JUNE 12, 2023

This enables effective credit risk management by limiting loan options to individuals with a specified income level. What is Credit Risk Management Best Practices? Having comprehensive and accurate customer information enhances the effectiveness of credit risk analysis. When designing your credit risk analysis.

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Gaviti

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Delinquent accounts increase the amount of bad debt your company accumulates and its perceived risk for investors. Manage customer credit risk Maintain a clear credit history for each customer so that you can make informed credit decisions and minimize risk. Company valuation. Reduced liquidity.

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Emagia

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Granting credit is an important tool for attracting and retaining customers. However, it is crucial for businesses to perform a credit check on the customers before extending credit, to avoid loss of revenue by way of bad debts. Digital signature in place of a manual signature on a paper application.

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TreviPay

MARCH 17, 2023

Unlike credit or corporate cards, the line of credit offered is for exclusive use at Staples so helps build loyalty and encourage repeat business. And because the trade credit is underwritten by TreviPay, Staples never needs to chase late payments or bad debts.

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TreviPay

MARCH 20, 2023

You can also call a businesses’ references and creditors directly or view their financial statements as part of the credit application. If bad debts are increasing, finding their source may uncover problems in your credit approval process.

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Credit Research Foundation

APRIL 12, 2024

Cash Flow – A B2B credit card program enhances cash flow through a reduction in the cycle time it takes to close a transaction, whether it be at the point of purchase or a defined payment date, by eliminating float time through the United States Postal Service.

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TreviPay

MARCH 17, 2023

Unlike credit or corporate cards, the line of credit offered is for exclusive use at this retailer so helps build loyalty and encourage repeat business. And because the trade credit is underwritten by TreviPay, the retailer never needs to chase late payments or bad debts.

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TreviPay

MARCH 17, 2023

Unlike credit or corporate cards, the line of credit offered is for exclusive use at this retailer so helps build loyalty and encourage repeat business. And because the trade credit is underwritten by TreviPay, the retailer never needs to chase late payments or bad debts.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Your credit application should include all this information. A recent credit bureau report is also helpful in this regard. Your Virtual Credit Manager now offers reasonably priced business credit reports through Accredit, a leading reseller of credit bureau reports.

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Bectran

MARCH 5, 2025

The accumulation of bad debt is a massive hindrance for businesses that rely on consistent cash flow in their accounts receivable. Piling bad debt reduces your companys expected revenue and limits your ability to reinvest liquidity into business operations. The Bad Debt Spiral.

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Gaviti

MARCH 11, 2025

Without proper credit assessments and checks, businesses expose themselves to significant financial risks, including cash flow disruptions and potential bad debts. Manual Application Processing: Accommodate traditional credit applications by allowing for manual data entry and assessment, ensuring no customer is left behind.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

MARCH 26, 2024

About 25 years ago, a credit manager I know saved his company from a seven-figure bad debt loss by monitoring the Internet on his biggest customers. Ongoing Portfolio Monitoring was critical to turning up the customer intelligence that avoided a huge bad debt loss. A Case in Point.

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