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Protecting against check fraud
As new technologies give way to more advanced forms of check fraud, it is important that credit managers reevaluate fraud prevention measures. From learning the red flags to establishing a procedure to follow when a customer exhibits suspicious...
Managing retainage on construction projects
When it comes to construction credit, there is nothing more critical, or complex, than contracts. With so many unique terms and contract language shaping each project, it is important that credit professionals know what’s headed their way at th...
Getting job information from resistant customers
Construction credit managers know the importance of a completed job information sheet and the added protection the sheet offers by making the preliminary notice process easier. While the benefits are clear to those in credit, customers may not ...
The credit leader's role in challenging times
Though immensely rewarding, business credit is fraught with hardship, from economic uncertainty to unforeseen crises. Without a clear path forward, people can feel disorganized to the point that they not only feel lost but adrift in their work....
Farmers burdened by global tensions and rising costs
Rising global tensions are adding to existing challenges, including higher input costs and thinning profit margins. A surge in crop production in 2025 driving prices down combined with ongoing tariff pressure, has left the agricultural economy ...
