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After the Credit Application: Getting to Know Your Customers Even Better

Your Virtual Credit Manager

The better you know a customers, the easier it is to make a correct credit decision. One of the biggest challenges for any credit function is making a valid decision when information is lacking. That’s why standard procedure calls for gathering additional credit information until a comfortable decision can be made.

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A Focus on Collections & Credit Fraud

Your Virtual Credit Manager

In our case, we found a continued interest in collection technique and strategy, as well as in fighting credit fraud. Delaying collection efforts sends a message to customers that late payments are acceptable, establishing a bad precedent. To avoid this, collections should begin within 3-7 days of the due date.

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Top 10 Collection Reminders Writing Tips

Gaviti

Managing accounts receivable can be challenging, but having a structured approach to writing collection reminders can make a significant difference. Having a defined plan will help you to act systematically in order to collect your receivables in a timely manner. Other customers might want to be able to send electronic payments.

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Top 10 Strategies for Reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Accelerating sales can increase DSO, but most often the cause is problems in the order-to-cash (O2C) pipeline affecting collections. Your Virtual Credit Manager is a reader-supported publication. Learn More About Credit Reports Please share this newsletter with your small business customers. Need help improving cash flow?

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How Are Your Customers Doing?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

We often talk about the importance of having an efficient and effective collection process and how, from a process improvement perspective, collections automation provides substantial benefits. We don’t, however, want to minimize the importance of the credit side of the equation. Do you need help improving cash flow?

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The Ultimate Guide to Credit Application Checklist Spreadsheet Template: Streamline Your Credit Approval Process

Emagia

Creating a comprehensive credit application checklist spreadsheet template is essential for businesses aiming to streamline their credit approval processes and assess customer creditworthiness effectively. It ensures that no critical detail is overlooked, thereby facilitating informed credit decisions.

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Mastering the Credit Application Process: A Comprehensive Checklist Template

Emagia

Applying for credit can be a complex endeavor, whether you’re an individual seeking personal credit or a business aiming to establish credit lines. Understanding the Credit Application Process Before delving into the checklist, it’s crucial to comprehend the credit application process’s fundamental components.