Your Virtual Credit Manager

JANUARY 23, 2024

Approving a customer for credit terms is merely the first step in an open credit relationship. Economic circumstances may cause you to tighten your credit policies and customer credit limits. The remainder of the review will mirror an initial credit evaluation (here’s more information on Evaluating Credit ).

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tillful

JANUARY 11, 2023

A business credit score is similar to your personal credit score in that it serves as a key indicator of your business’s financial health and reliability as a borrower to repay. Why is your business credit score a deciding factor for so many different financial transactions?

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tillful

JANUARY 24, 2023

You may have heard about a business credit score and wondered if you really need to focus on building it. Can’t you just rely on your personal credit score? A business credit score is based on the financial track record of your business, and is tied to your employer identification number (EIN).

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

DECEMBER 27, 2022

For example, there are firms burning through their cash reserves that may still be considered worthy of credit on their next order, but not the order that comes in three months from now. A customer can be paying you with no problems, but then their bank line of credit comes up for review and is drastically cut back by the bank.

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Emagia

JUNE 12, 2023

Credit risk management plays a critical role in the financial health and stability of businesses across industries. It involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating the potential risks associated with extending credit to customers or counterparties. What is Credit Risk Management?

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Emagia

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Enterprises digitally transform their credit risk management processes to manage and navigate volatile market conditions, new regulatory pressures, increasing customer expectations, and other credit risks related to customers and vendors. Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Artificial intelligence (AI).

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FICO Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Credit Risk and FICO Score Trends? credit risk and FICO® Score trends. At the same time, increasing adoption of recent innovations in credit scoring solutions should benefit consumers, leading to greater consumer empowerment opportunities and credit access. has remained steady at 716.

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CommandCredit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A good business credit score can help you get financing more easily. It can help if you need to take out a business loan or establish credit with another company. At Command Credit, we make it easy to check your business credit score or those of your customers and suppliers. Dun & Bradstreet PAYDEX.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Extending credit is the financial backbone of Business-to-Business (B2B) commerce. Not being paid on time reduces profits commensurate with your cost of capital and cost of collections — the longer the time it takes to be paid, the higher those costs. Learn More About YVCM Consulting Effective Credit Control – What Is It?

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Gaviti

OCTOBER 23, 2023

So how can companies ensure ahead of time that they are doing business with a reputable business that will pay on time and minimize the risk of late payments as much as possible? One possibility is by running a business credit score and report on new customers. What is a Business Credit Score and Report?

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Fundera

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

When a credit bureau computes your credit score, their job is to produce a number that estimates—given your past and current financial history—how likely you are to default on future debts. There are five notable components of a personal credit score. There are five notable components of a personal credit score.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JULY 18, 2023

Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash Commerce between companies is facilitated by a trade credit relationship. When a supplier or vendor grants open credit terms to their business customers, both parties benefit. It’s important to keep in mind Pareto’s theorem when you are approving credit.

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tillful

JANUARY 9, 2023

You’re probably aware that good business credit comes with perks, but it might be less clear as to why. Well, it all comes down to credit risk. Your business credit score is an indicator that banks and other financial institutions use to gauge the risk associated with lending to your small business.

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Fundera

JUNE 15, 2018

Even before you began your search for small business loans , you’ve more than likely heard of a credit score. You’ve also more than likely heard of a good credit score, too. Here’s the gist of it: Your credit score is a numerical indication of how responsibly you’ve handled your financial obligations.

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Fundera

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Credit scores have become a huge part of our lives. There’s no question a good credit score is crucial for so many varying parts of our lives, but the questions stands—what is a good credit score? What is the score you need to get the best credit card, mortgage, business loan , auto loan, etc.,

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Fundera

JULY 20, 2018

Most of us are familiar with the concept of checking our credit score—and, luckily, it’s a fairly simple process these days (for instance, you can do it right here). It’s true—even though you might think that a business credit score is just, well, private business , it’s actually publicly accessible.

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tillful

MAY 12, 2023

A poor business credit score or thin credit history can get in the way when applying for small business loans. This is especially true in higher interest rate environments, when lenders pull back on credit (like now). Pro Tip: On the flip side, you may have very strong cash flow , but poor credit.

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Due

JANUARY 3, 2023

You might get asked similar questions by lenders when you apply for loans and credit cards. To find out, they might check your credit report. What are credit reports, why are they important and what is in them? What is a Credit Report and Why is it Important? Credit Reports vs. Credit Scores.

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Know-It Global

JULY 5, 2023

Maintaining a healthy cashflow through credit control is crucial for the long-term success and sustainability of any enterprise, especially against the backdrop of soaring insolvencies and record instances of late payment. One effective strategy for achieving this goal is to implement a robust credit control system.

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tillful

MAY 17, 2023

Here’s a closer look at what collection filings and derogatory marks mean for businesses. Plus, learn how long they stay on your record, how to prevent them, and tips on getting your business credit back on track. What does it mean to have a business debt in collections? What is a derogatory mark on a credit report ?

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Serrala

AUGUST 29, 2022

The below will guide you through a few easy steps to identify if your credit landscape is due an upgrade. Credit Risk Management Software for Effective Credit Control Proactive credit risk management is a must to support a healthy business strategy.

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Know-It Global

MARCH 21, 2023

A business credit report is a powerful tool at your disposal that will allow you to get a glimpse into the financial shape of your customers, helping you make smarter credit decisions. The key metric displayed on a business credit report is a business credit score. Get Your Free Business Credit Report!

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tillful

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Have you heard about the FICO Small Business Scoring Service (SBSS)? Like most business credit scores, the SBSS helps lenders and service providers understand the level of credit risk that businesses present. Here’s a closer look at FICO SBSS scores, why they matter, and how you can improve yours.

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Credit Management Group UK

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Effective credit management covers the entire Order to Cash, not just collection activity as many wrongly assume. You should then monitor the customer so you receive alerts when there are any changes in their credit score or circumstances. It is essential that any disputes are monitored closely and resolved quickly.

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Know-It Global

JUNE 28, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, credit control has become a vital aspect of financial management for businesses. Traditionally, credit management involved manual processes and relied heavily on human intervention, which often proved time-consuming and prone to errors. Check out this short demo to see how-it works!

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Know-It Global

APRIL 13, 2023

Debtor days, or as some call days sales outstanding (DSO), is a measure of how long it takes for a company to collect payment from its customers. High debtor days figures suggest that a business takes too long to collect payment. Business credit scores, credit ratings and credit limits are never fixed, they do change.

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Emagia

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

OTC, the main cash flow driver, has many subsets within it, and credit management is more important than it looks on the surface. The top line and bottom line will be positively impacted when a sales order is received and fulfilled, but your business is at risk till you collect cash against the invoice.

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FICO Blog

APRIL 12, 2023

And while some of our clients’ business lines benefit from the very latest innovations, others such as mortgage continue to find that older versions of the FICO® Score – even some that were first developed decades ago – meet their needs for credit risk assessment. That’s because FICO® Scores are built to last.

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The Red Spectrum

APRIL 12, 2023

Better Credit Management: By offering net 30 payment terms, businesses can better manage their credit as they can delay payment for up to 30 days without negatively impacting their credit score. They continue to report, and your business continues to grow.

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Abrigo

MAY 18, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions." How broad a field does loan review need to plow to unearth potential credit risks and assess overall credit quality? Scope in loan reviewing What is the scope of an adequate loan review?

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Fundera

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

When you become a business owner, you quickly realize that it isn’t just about your personal credit score anymore. Yes, your personal credit score still plays a (surprisingly) important role in your business’s life, but now you have another financial indicator to pay attention to: your business credit score.

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Know-It Global

JULY 26, 2023

Evaluate and improve your credit terms Begin by assessing your current credit terms and ensure they are reasonable and aligned with industry standards. Consider shortening the credit period, tightening credit limits, or implementing stricter credit approval processes. Struggling for time?

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FICO Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Home Blog FICO Top 5 Scores Posts of 2022: Steady FICO Score, BNPL and Alternative Data 2022 marked the first year in over a decade the average FICO Score did not increase, while the industry’s attention remained on topics such as alternative data and BNPL. BNPL in Credit Reports: How Could This Data Impact FICO Scores?

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Fundera

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Just as you monitor your personal credit score by reviewing your credit reports periodically, it’s important to keep up to date on your business’s credit score by regularly reviewing its credit reports, too. But making heads or tails of your business credit report can be tricky.

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Fundera

AUGUST 29, 2022

No matter the size of your business, applying for a business credit card can offer a variety of benefits. You can use a business credit card to cover everyday expenses, build your credit history, and, in most cases, earn rewards for your spending. Compare business credit cards and choose the right option for you.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 28, 2019

Ask the staff of banks and credit unions about the loan application, underwriting, and onboarding processes at their respective institutions, and you’ll likely hear some complaints from them, too. A look at the steps of an institution relying on manual processes and an institution utilizing technology sheds light.

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Biz2X

JULY 11, 2023

This guide makes the case for why lenders, including banks and credit unions, MUST invest in business loan automation. It also offers automated debt collection. Easy-to-set borrower eligibility requirements, including minimum monthly income, geographical location, credit history, and more, based on your firm’s lending policies.

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