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Misalignment Between Credit and Sales Spells Trouble

Your Virtual Credit Manager

It's essential, however, for everybody to recognize that credit decisions also have broader implications across various aspects of company operations. In order for that to happen, everybody needs to be aligned in regard to sales and credit in general and the objectives of the order-to-cash process (O2C) in particular.

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Are You In Control of Your Receivables?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

(Photo by Jandira Sonnendeck on Unsplash ) In most cases, you therefore have to extend credit to your B2B customers, which entails the following risks: Not being paid anything Being paid an amount less than the full invoice value Not being paid on time, whether in full or in part These outcomes are known as credit risks.

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Get Ready for a Wave of Commercial Bankruptcies

Your Virtual Credit Manager

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. It will also help your prioritize your credit reviews as recommended in item #1.

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Avoid these Six Collection Myths

Your Virtual Credit Manager

A large percentage of past due invoices are caused by up-stream problems in the order-to-cash process. You also need to be requesting payment from any customer that has placed a new order and is past due beyond a small grace period. For more on collection efficiency, check out this article.

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Are Early Payment Discounts a Good Idea in Today’s Economy?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

It will contribute to you realizing accelerated cash inflows, which will be critically important during a recession. It will reduce your Accounts Receivable (AR) balance and the associated elevated credit risk inherent in a larger AR. Getting customers to pay now rather than later reduces the risk of a default down the road.

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AR Data Management, AR Automation, & Accelerating Cash Flow

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Do not match unapplied credits with open deductions and debits unless there is documentation to relate them or you will be in violation of escheatment laws. Refresh the credit risk ratings and credit limits of customers that have not been updated within the past two years. Update your customer master file.

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Avoid Falling Into These 7 AR Management Traps

Your Virtual Credit Manager

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.