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Are Your Collection Efforts Myopic?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

In too many organizations, credit and collection decisions are compromised by the fog of war. For example: to make an effective collection call, you need to know who to contact, the AR status and AR details of the account, if there are any disputes, and what prior efforts have been made to collect the balance due.

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Balancing Credit Sales with Profits

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Credit Policy is an inextricable part of a company’s Sales Policy. If you choose to sell on open credit, the terms you offer are in effect part of the price. If you discuss credit terms with a competitor, you are in violation of anti-trust statutes forbidding price fixing. What’s Right for Your Firm?

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Evidence It's Time to Adjust Your Collection Practices

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Effective collections are crucial to maintaining a healthy cash flow and the financial stability of your company. If your business is struggling with cash flow or AR balances are growing, it could be a sign that your collections policy requires updating. There are a myriad of issues that can affect collections.

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Accounts Receivable Credit or Debit: A Comprehensive Guide

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This comprehensive guide delves into whether accounts receivable is recorded as a debit or credit, the principles of double-entry bookkeeping, and the implications for financial statements. The Role of Debits and Credits in Accounting In accounting, debits and credits are fundamental concepts used to record transactions.

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Due Diligence Doesn't End with the Credit Application

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Approving a customer for credit terms is merely the first step in an open credit relationship. Economic circumstances may cause you to tighten your credit policies and customer credit limits. The remainder of the review will mirror an initial credit evaluation (here’s more information on Evaluating Credit ).

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Moving Beyond DSO

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Financial Health Priorities: Organizations may have specific financial health priorities such as improving liquidity, managing working capital, or reducing credit risk. The experts at Your Virtual Credit Manager are ready to help you improve cash flow and reduce AR risks during these challenging times. Where do you need to improve?

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How Much Credit Should You Extend?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Extending credit is standard practice if you are selling to other businesses. Most commercial enterprises are simply not willing to continue trading without credit terms, making it difficult for any trade credit grantor to generate enough revenue to survive on cash sales.

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