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It’s no secret that companies across industries are grappling with the ripple effects of shifting supply chains, severe weather events, rising costs and mounting tariffs. 

By developing a crisis management plan, credit professionals can shift from a reactive approach to a proactive one, helping to minimize risk and improve decision making. 

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By incorporating additional KPIs with DSO, credit managers can provide a clearer view of department performance, enhancing understanding for management and leading to more informed credit decisions. 

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 🧭 Being a leader is hard but leading during stressful periods where internal or external stressors seem to add pressure to your credit team can be even harder. 

🚨Whether your company is undergoing a merger that throws everyone’s day-to-day work through a loop or economic instability brings added stress to everyone’s days, workplace challenges can pop up at any moment. But what can leaders do to ease tensions and calm their credit teams? 

🎧 Listen more to find out how you can support your team through difficult times and foster a more resilient work environment. 

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Collecting payment can be a hassle, no matter who you are. There’s nothing more frustrating for B2B credit professionals than collecting payment from customers with outstanding debt. Before thinking of sending a customer to collections—or worse, court—you have the option of sending a demand letter to communicate the severity of the issue and help prompt payment.

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📚Education plays a pivotal role in shaping a professional’s career by providing the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a competitive job market. Beyond that, education also fosters personal growth, boosts confidence and builds a strong network that can support career advancement. 

🧠By continuously learning, you not only improve your current role but also position yourself for long-term success.

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💼The last few decades have seen waves of women joining the credit field, breaking into male-dominated offices and paving the way for other women to not only excel in credit positions but climb the ladder into leadership roles. 

✨For women’s history month, we decided to highlight the women in the profession who have pushed against the status quo and created a path for the next generation of women.   

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Despite its importance, credit managers at times forgo a credit application leaving them vulnerable down the line. Other times credit managers may have to consider alternatives to a credit application when a customer doesn’t agree to one, which could leave greener credit managers on unfamiliar terrain.

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There are moments throughout your career when you might be looking for guidance. Whether you are just getting acquainted at your very first job, you’ve made a career transition or you just need some advice, a mentor can make a world of difference in your confidence at work.  

For women in credit management, mentorship has helped to advance them in a field where leadership positions were once predominantly held by men. This support has been especially valuable as they navigate similar challenges in their professional journeys.

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Antitrust trials can have significant implications for defendants, industries and the economy. As a credit professional, understanding antitrust laws is paramount for protecting your company’s interests and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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🌏In today’s interconnected world, global trade credit is becoming increasingly vulnerable to financial crime. One specific crime it faces is trade-based money laundering (TBML). This is the process of disguising the illegal origin of money through trade transactions, in which goods or services are misrepresented.  

💰With sophisticated fraud schemes evolving rapidly, credit professionals must proactively identify and mitigate these risks before they impact their organizations.  

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