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Strategies for Navigating Elevated Interest Rates

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There has always been a strong correlation between the cost of funds and accounts receivable (AR) management. Any delays in receiving payments from customers can, therefore, have a more pronounced effect on a company's bottom line profits. Where Are Interest Rates Headed?

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Is Your AR Management up to the Task?

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Accounts Receivables (AR) require active management. Any O2C friction that results will ultimately have a negative affect on AR performance. Photo by Elisa Ventur on Unsplash When a company’s AR under-performs, the consequences are substantial. Here’s more on Credit Checks.

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Increase the Liquidity of Your Receivables Portfolio

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Turning your inventory over faster and your payables slower will add cash to your balance sheet, as will raising capital by selling shares in your company or getting a loan or line of credit. The other option you have involves improving the performance of your accounts receivable (AR). Email YVCM about Consulting 5.

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Managing Credit Risk to Maximize Revenue in Tough Times

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Special Offer: On June 26, 2023, at 1PM EDT, David Schmidt will be leading a live webinar covering “ Strategic Collections: Process Efficiency and Tactics to Drive Superior AR Performance.” In terms of extending credit, tightening credit controls to minimize the risk of bad debt loss is a natural result of this mindset.

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Business Finance Terms Definition List

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Accounts receivable (AR). Accounts receivable refers to money owed to a business by third parties like customers or clients. For example, if you provide a service and allow your client 60 days to pay, the amount they owe you will be recorded under your accounts receivables until it’s paid.

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Is There a Minimum Credit Score for Business Loan Eligibility?

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And among those fluctuating factors might be a minimum credit score for loan eligibility. But for the vast majority of small business loans , the lender will at least look at your credit score. Credit scores are a crucial factor in the loan underwriting process, since they help determine how trustworthy a borrower really is.

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Accelerate digital payments by leveling up your AR automation

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Once your invoice is received, it’s time to get paid quickly. Customers pay with paper checks or through electronic payment sources such as ACH, (virtual) credit cards, SEPA, accounts payables portals, etc. AR teams then receive the payment data from the banks. This can slow down business.