Credit Manager Resourcs and Industry Trends
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How to Increase Recovery Rates During Economic Slowdowns
Introduction Economic slowdowns whether driven by inflation, tightening credit, or macroeconomic uncertainty create headwinds for many businesses. For companies that extend credit, offer invoicing terms, or rely on accounts receivable, a slowdown often means more late...
Legal Escalation in Commercial Debt Recovery: When to Involve Attorneys
Introduction For many businesses, unpaid invoices are a painful—but unfortunately common—reality. Even with diligent follow-ups, clients sometimes delay payment, offer broken promises, or vanish altogether. At a certain point, chasing outstanding balances internally...
How Small Businesses Can Strengthen Cash Flow Before Year-End
Introduction As the year winds down, small businesses face a unique set of financial pressures. Rising operational expenses, delayed client payments, seasonal revenue fluctuations, and tighter credit conditions can combine to create a stressful end-of-year scenario....
Understanding the Role of Skip Tracing in Collections
Introduction In 2025, businesses are facing an increasingly complex collections landscape. Debtors are more mobile than ever—relocating, changing jobs, or concealing assets to avoid repayment. For business owners and AR teams, simply sending invoices and making calls...
Debt Recovery Documentation Process: Key to Successful Collections
Introduction In 2025, businesses across industries are grappling with unprecedented challenges in managing accounts receivable. Unpaid invoices, late payments, and mounting debts are not only affecting cash flow but also threatening operational stability. Amid these...
Q4 Cash-Flow Crunch: Proactive Strategies for Credit Teams to Avoid Year-End Surprises
Q4 Cash-Flow Crunch: Proactive Strategies for Credit Teams to Avoid Year-End Surprises Introduction Every year, Q4 arrives with both anticipation and anxiety for businesses across the U.S. Sales targets climb, client spending surges, and the pressure to close the...
Technology Trends in Commercial Debt Recovery for 2026: AI, Automation & Human Touch
Introduction The financial landscape for U.S. businesses—especially across Minnesota and the Midwest—is transforming faster than most leaders anticipated. Rising interest rates, global supply chain volatility, and tighter credit terms have amplified one persistent...
Building Collaborative Partnerships Between Creditors and Collection Agencies: A New Growth Strategy
Introduction The world of commercial debt recovery is evolving rapidly, with credit management becoming increasingly complex. Businesses are navigating rising financial risks, changing regulatory landscapes, and the pressures of managing cash flow while maintaining...
Ethical Skip-Tracing: Respecting Privacy While Locating Hard-to-Find Debtors
Introduction Imagine facing a report littered with unpaid invoices, one especially glaring—a large debt from a client who’s dropped off the radar. Calls go unanswered, emails bounce, and every lead trails off into thin air. Many business owners, CFOs, and collections...
The Growing Importance of Financial Wellness Programs in Debt Recovery
Introduction Managing commercial debt and cash flow has become increasingly challenging in today’s fluctuating economic climate. Rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and dynamic market conditions have added layers of complexity for businesses trying to...