RMAi Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Absolute Resolutions Corp., headquartered in Bloomington, MN, announced today that in honor of financial literacy month they have made a financial contribution to BestPrep. Based in Brooklyn Park, MN, BestPrep prepares students with business, career, and financial literacy skills. Officially established in 1976, BestPrep is now a statewide organization that serves 35,000 students annually and mobilizes more than 5,800 volunteers from the business community.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

APRIL 25, 2023

As you add customers and increase sales, your company’s Accounts Receivable (i.e. money owed) will grow. Inevitably you will need to initiate collection activities; in other words, start requesting past due customers pay what they owe your firm for goods and/or services provided on credit terms. Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash When business owners become challenged by the collection of delinquent receivables (AR), here are the solutions they commonly choose: Handle Collections Yourself:

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Due

APRIL 14, 2023

Most people find it hard to talk about money, especially between children and their parents. In fact, 57% of parents reported being reluctant to discuss money matters with their children. Furthermore, another study found that 74% of respondents said parents shouldn’t share information about their kids’ finances with kids under 14 years old, and another 14% said it should never be done.

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Loomis Sayles Credit Research

APRIL 6, 2023

State governments tend to boast strong creditworthiness. They have a multitude of revenue streams, the ability to adjust budgets on the fly, and tend to have broad economies. These factors contribute to the sector’s generally high credit quality, with only seven states rated below AA. However, we expect the slowing economy to reveal imbalances that could affect credit quality and lead to diverging performance within the sector.

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Plooto

APRIL 24, 2023

Few activities in business have as much impact in reducing costs, eliminating waste, detecting fraud, and improving the bottom line than spend management. It is the foundation for operational efficiency, cost containment, and visibility throughout the company.

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incfile

APRIL 11, 2023

Got a side hustle? You've probably asked yourself, "Do I need an LLC?" While you can operate your side hustle as a sole proprietor without a legal business entity, getting an LLC for your side business can give it protection and credibility. Here, we'll give you all the reasons to consider an LLC for your side business, plus tips on when and how to start one.

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FundThrough

APRIL 28, 2023

When you’re looking for ways to fund your business, you’ve got to look at every possibility to find the right fit and create your ideal funding mix. Maybe you’ve decided that getting your invoices paid in advance makes sense and you’re researching all the possible ways it can be done. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand […] The post Invoice Factoring vs Reverse Factoring: Which is Best for Your Business?

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APRIL 10, 2023

When a recession is looming , it’s always wise to monitor your spending habits. Furthermore, many areas of the economy remain under inflation pressure. Increasing demand for housing and spending on travel, dining out, and entertainment events have led to increases in rent, grocery prices, and hotel, restaurant, and airline flight prices. As inflation takes a toll on your wallet, we’ve put together some ways to ease the burden.

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Know-It Global

APRIL 26, 2023

As a business owner, it’s essential to understand and manage credit risk to maintain a healthy cash flow and avoid financial losses. Credit risk is the potential for a borrower to fail to repay a loan or credit extended to them. Understanding how much credit risk a business could pose to you is critical if you want to avoid disaster! Failure to manage credit risk can lead to bad debts, cashflow problems, and eventually, business failure.

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Sky Business Credit

APRIL 26, 2023

Factoring may be one of the most underutilized yet effective forms of funding for a growing business. It may also be one of the most misunderstood and overlooked types of funding. Below, Sky Business Credit addresses and explains 11 myths about factoring. 1. Factoring is for companies having financial problems. Factoring is not for companies that are having financial problems.

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incfile

APRIL 19, 2023

The year 2022 has been a matter of survival for small businesses, many of which are still struggling to stabilize since the COVID-19 pandemic. As the dust settles in 2023, companies are embracing new small business trends that can have a huge impact.

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TMC Financing

APRIL 18, 2023

“Greening” your building is more than just an architectural fad. It is the way of the future, and a huge money saver. The post Using the SBA Green Energy Program to Increase Commercial Financing appeared first on TMC Financing.

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Waystar

APRIL 18, 2023

This is the seventh post in a new Waystar blog series: 7 steps to sharpen your healthcare revenue cycle. Can’t wait for a new blog each week? Download the eBook to learn 7 steps for maximizing your healthcare RCM software. Maximizing patient collections in healthcare is an increasingly common — and critical — goal. When up to 30% of a provider’s revenue comes directly from patients , you need to fine-tune every piece of your collections cycle.

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APRIL 2, 2023

If you lived through the 2008 recession, you know how painful recessions can be. Even if you didn’t personally lose your job or home, you likely knew more than one person who did. The effects of that recession lasted long after the period was declared over. Many Millennials cite its knock-on effects as the reason they haven’t purchased a home or started a family, even to this day.

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Credit Absolute

APRIL 24, 2023

While not all healthcare providers will report unpaid debt to credit bureaus, medical debt that ends up on your credit report could damage your credit score in the long run. That said, there’s a little sigh of relief for consumers where medical debt reporting is concerned. In a process that started in July 2022, the […] The post Is Medical Debt Getting Removed from Credit Reports & How Will It Impact Credit Scores?

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Know-It Global

APRIL 19, 2023

Company insolvencies continue to climb steeply March monthly insolvency statistics reveal. 2,457 businesses in England & Wales entered liquidation, an increase of 16% year on year. In Scotland the figure is 21% higher compared to March 2022, with 140 insolvencies recorded. The rise of Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs) paints an extremely bleak picture. 2,115 CVLs were recorded across England, Scotland & Wales in March, up 10% in just one year.

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incfile

APRIL 18, 2023

Writing a business plan for your food truck is essential. Your business plan serves as a strategic roadmap that can drive your food truck dreams into reality. Use your business plan to clarify your goals and objectives by detailing an overview of the financial, marketing, and operational aspects of your new venture. To get started, let's take a look at all the requirements of an effective food truck business plan and how to use a template to get started.

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Eagle Business Credit

APRIL 12, 2023

On this episode of Eagle Eye, CEO Ian Varley dives into the approval criteria for invoice financing facilities. Many business owners think that flexible, growth-enabling funding is out of reach due to a myriad of reasons. Invoice financing is reliable and can help your business grow. There are not unrealistic expectations for applicants. Below are the main areas that an invoice financing company will evaluate to determine whether you can you qualify for invoice financing. 1.

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Waystar

APRIL 19, 2023

Today, the patient financial journey has the power to define a patient’s entire healthcare experience. It sounds hyperbolic, but the data bears it out. “When you think about the patient experience as a whole, the first and last touchpoints are financial interactions,” says Nadia Critchley, Senior Analyst, Research & Advisory at The Academy.

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APRIL 25, 2023

Retirement is a time when many people have the opportunity to pursue their interests and hobbies, and travel is often high on the list of things people want to do. However, the cost of travel can make it infeasible for many people…unless they budget for it. In this article, we’ll explore how to budget for travel in retirement. But first, let’s highlight some of the benefits of making time to see the world.

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Credit Absolute

APRIL 10, 2023

Paying your federal taxes when they become due isn’t always an option. When you have other debts to worry about and money is tight, you have to consider all of your options. An IRS installment agreement is a solution to this problem, but some people may be hesitant because they aren’t exactly sure how it […] The post Do IRS Installment Agreements Affect Your Credit Score?

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lsq

APRIL 4, 2023

Program has advanced more than $1.5 billion to American small- and medium-sized businesses since 2020 Orlando, Fla. (April 4, 2023) – On February 23, the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) unanimously approved a second renewal of a 90-percent guarantee of a $200 million purchase facility for U.S. companies in the supply chain of the United States Steel Corporation (U.

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incfile

APRIL 12, 2023

Just as naming your pet or baby can fill you with both excitement and angst, naming your business "baby" can do the same. There's so much riding on the name as the chosen name can have a substantial impact on your brand's overall success.

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Chaser

APRIL 4, 2023

In addition to the challenges posed by the pandemic-related supply chain issues and economic uncertainty, businesses in the construction sector are facing significant cash flow concerns. Compounding these challenges is the ongoing struggle against late payment or non-payment of invoices.

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Waystar

APRIL 25, 2023

This is the eighth and final post in a new Waystar blog series: 7 steps to sharpen your healthcare revenue cycle. Don’t want to go blog-by-blog? Download the eBook to learn 7 steps for maximizing your healthcare RCM software. When you’re managing a rev cycle, medical billing metrics matter. Seasoned RCM pros know that a revenue cycle doesn’t end until you report on it, and that means using key performance indicators (KPIs).

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Due

APRIL 10, 2023

The concept of retiring together with a partner or spouse may sound appealing. However, in reality, this is not always true. According to the U.S. Administration on Aging , nearly a third of men and more than half of women over age 65 are widowed, divorced, or never married. While dual-income households do have some advantages, plenty of single people are able to retire comfortably — and even prosper.

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TMC Financing

APRIL 3, 2023

Las Vegas, Nevada – Connected Communications, a Las Vegas-based public relations and marketing agency, recently purchased a 2,000-square-foot property to accommodate their growing firm and stabilize occupancy costs. The post TMC Financing Facilitates Expansion of Public Relations & Marketing Firm through SBA 504 Loan Program appeared first on TMC Financing.

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Plooto

APRIL 3, 2023

More money doesn't have to mean more problems , if you track business expenses accurately. Keeping track of your spending can help you make smarter decisions, stay on top of cash flow , and maximize profits – a big win for all small business owners. However, many people struggle to properly manage business expenses due to a lack of knowledge, time or resources.

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incfile

APRIL 10, 2023

Once you’ve formed an LLC , one essential step you'll need to follow is to keep your personal and business finances separate. Different accounts help to protect your personal assets from any potential business liabilities, and the best way to do that is by opening a dedicated business account for your LLC.

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Chaser

APRIL 13, 2023

Marketing is one of the critical drivers of success for any business. Whether it's through SEO, PPC, or another form of advertising, marketing has the potential to bring in new leads and customers that are vital to helping your business grow.

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Know-It Global

APRIL 13, 2023

Reducing your debtor days is fundamental to maximising your cashflow! Since you’re here reading this article we suspect you’re having issues with not being paid on time. You’re not alone. Late payments are crippling businesses all over the UK with 52% of businesses experiencing late payment , and 25% reporting increased instances of late payment in 2022.

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