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5 Email Scripts to Properly Ask for Late Payments

Fundera

Invoicing is one of those inevitable things every business encounters. It is the bill you send when the job is done, the document you use to charge for your work. In most countries, invoicing is regulated and required by law, so every company should keep such records for taxation purposes. But invoicing should not be taken lightly. The process is more than just preparing invoices in your preferred invoicing software.

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Ahead of upcoming CECL meeting the FASB releases memos to shed light on implementation questions

Abrigo

Ahead of a meeting by financial-institution representatives, auditors and others, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) have released five memos providing staff analyses of several issues raised about the nuances of implementing its Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model. The Transition Resource Group for Credit Losses will meet Monday beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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Common payment obstacles facing the SaaS industry

GoCardless

Payment processing presents many obstacles for the modern SaaS company. From managing failed transactions effectively to handling payments smoothly across different devices --there’s no shortage of challenges to deal with.

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Join Credit & Management Systems in Grapevine, TX at NACM’s 121st Credit Congress.

Credit & Management Systems, Inc.

Join Credit & Management Systems in Grapevine, TX. at NACM’s 121st Credit Congress. We will be in the Exhibit Hall in Booth 406. Stop by our booth to say hello and to check out the latest in our cloud-based suite of credit tools, CMS Credit Suite! Exhibit Hall hours are: Sunday, June 11th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Monday, June 12th from 10:45 am to 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm (Beer & Browse Reception).

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18 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Most Successful Small Business Promotions

Fundera

How do you entice customers to come through your small business’s door? Oftentimes, bringing in new sales requires some out-of-the-box thinking. Creative, thoughtful, and attention-grabbing small business promotions are a fantastic way to bring in new business. We asked entrepreneurs just like you to dish on their most successful small business promotions.

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Loan review – A crucial component of risk management

Abrigo

A recent whitepaper from CEIS Review , Independent Loan Review – An Essential Tool , discusses why banks and credit unions should be sure to conduct regular reviews of their loan portfolio: “the fundamental purpose of the program is to monitor the risk and administration of an institution’s largest financial asset—the loan portfolio—and to make sure that the loan portfolio is staying on course with the direction set forth by senior management and the board”.

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The Best CRMs for Small Business, Ranked by Affordability

Fundera

Keeping up with your customers is a huge part of running a successful business, and that’s why there are a growing number of software solutions for customer relationship management tailored to the needs of small businesses. In fact, there are so many solutions, SoftwareAdvice.com has logged over 500 different services in a wide range of offerings and specialties.

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Managing member business lending risk

Abrigo

It’s been five months since the new member business lending (MBL) rule from the NCUA went into effect in January, providing greater flexibility to credit unions offering member business loans. “Credit unions that focus on business lending are generally healthier than the average credit union,” says Tom Glatt, Principal of Glatt Consulting, a Wilmington, N.C.

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What Should a Small Business Do If Their Logo Conflicts With Another Brand’s Logo?

Fundera

On May 19, 2017, online payment platform PayPal filed a legal complaint for trademark infringement against Pandora, accusing the music streaming app of creating an unlawfully similar logo to the PayPal logo. In 2016, Pandora redesigned their logo by adopting the letter “P” in a shade of blue akin to the existing PayPal mark. The suit claims that the new design is causing harm to PayPal’s users by disrupting the user experience and threatening the interests of their customers.

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New eBook: The Expert’s Guide to Landing Government Contracts

Fundera

Did you ever think that your best business partner and best source of revenue could be the U.S. government? The federal government is a huge entity—one with a massive organizational structure. And just like any private organization, the many branches and agencies of the U.S. government need products and services to operate. Small- and medium-sized businesses just like yours.

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Professional Communication: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Fundera

Workers send more than 108 billion emails every day. While this might seem like a lot of productive communication on the surface, the average employee spends nearly a quarter of their time sifting through their inbox and dealing with more than 100 emails they send and receive. Of these emails, some might leave you with that sinking feeling. A message from your boss who asks for a meeting but provides no details.

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Pros and Cons of the BB&T Business Credit Card

Fundera

If you’re looking for a low APR business credit card , the BB&T Visa Business Credit Card is a solid option: You get zero interest for six months, a low ongoing APR, and no annual fee. It’s a good card for small business owners who want to make a big purchase and pay it off over time. If you have good credit, the BB&T Business Visa Signature offers solid rewards on every purchase.

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Should You Finance Your Business With Hard Money Business Loans?

Fundera

From traditional bank lenders to alternative financing companies, these days, there are many organizations and individuals willing to lend to your business—no matter your qualification. Now, small business owners with poor credit or little time in business have a few more financing doors open to them. One of those financing options are hard money business loans, meant for business owners who don’t qualify for traditional business loans.

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The Productivity Perks of Smart Office Design

Fundera

Productivity doesn’t just come from within. People draw motivation and inspiration from their environment, consciously or not. Designing an office that influences people to work better and more efficiently is about recognizing the science behind what makes us tick and incorporating that into the look, feel, and even smell of the workplace. This makes sense at a very basic level: For most of us, it’s more pleasant to be in a comfortable, attractive, fun environment than in a claustrophobic, steri

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How One Small Design Studio Attracts Big-Time Clients

Fundera

Made on (mt) – Eight Hour Day from Media Temple on Vimeo. Eight Hour Day is a small operation with big-time customers, which is just how Nathan Strandberg and Katie Kirk like it. This husband-and-wife team loves running their own show, from operations to accounting, all while turning out breathtaking design work for a long list of high-profile clients.

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Product Sellers: When Is the Right Time to Automate Sales Tax?

Fundera

I’m a big believer that entrepreneurs should at least know the basics of every aspect of their business. But as your business grows, your time is spent on more important tasks than handling administrative hassles like filing sales tax returns. This post will help business owners determine when it’s time to automate their sales tax life. 5 Reasons It’s time to Automate Sales Tax.

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