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Due Diligence Doesn't End with the Credit Application

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Consequently, the credit manager was able to purchase credit insurance on his customer, and was therefore able to continue approving credit sales, within limits, to the chain store customer. Update credit applications: every 5 years, unless triggered sooner by a change in the business (e.g.,

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What is Accounts Receivable Process Cycle? A Comprehensive Guide

Emagia

Introduction to Accounts Receivable Process Cycle The Accounts Receivable Process Cycle refers to the systematic approach businesses use to manage credit sales and collect payments from customers. This cycle begins with establishing credit policies and extends through invoicing, payment collection, and account reconciliation.

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Don't Leave Converting Sales into Cash to Chance

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Even worse, the company’s stock price was depressed because of the company’s high Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) , a common measure of AR management effectiveness.

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The Role of AI in Mitigating Credit Risk for Credit Managers and Reducing Default Rates

Emagia

This blog discusses how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and statistical models can facilitate intelligent credit risk management and diligent payment collections for B2B credit sales operations.

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The Role of AI in Mitigating Credit Risk for Credit Managers and Reducing Default Rates

Emagia

This blog discusses how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and statistical models can facilitate intelligent credit risk management and diligent payment collections for B2B credit sales operations.

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7 Strategies to Reduce DSO and Enhance Cash Flow

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Best Possible DSO Formula The formula for Best Possible DSO is: (Current Receivables x Number of Days in Period) ÷ Credit Sales for Period 7 Strategies to Reduce DSO Since DSO reduction is such an important element of your accounting operations, many companies turn to tools such as DSO reduction software to assist them.

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How to Get a Business Loan With Bad Credit

CreditStrong for Business

Some steps that would benefit you will eventually cost you points upfront, weakening your credit applications for a few months. In addition, you usually have to repay them by signing away a portion of your debit and credit sales or by allowing automatic, fixed withdrawals from your bank account.