Onguard

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we step into 2024, the landscape of credit management is undergoing a significant transformation. The looming issue of a Credit Manager shortage is not just a fleeting concern but a stark reality that businesses must address. This shortage poses a critical challenge for organisations, especially in the B2B sector, where effective credit management is the linchpin of financial stability and customer relationships.

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Lendio

JANUARY 2, 2024

One luxury of being an employee is that you don’t have to worry much about tax planning. You can sit back as your employer withholds money from your paycheck to cover your liabilities, then use the details from your W-2 to file your tax return come tax time. As a self-employed individual, you don’t have that privilege, and your tax situation becomes a lot more complex.

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Your Virtual Credit Manager

JANUARY 2, 2024

Contacting customers to pay past due amounts (collecting) is an essential element of accounts receivable (AR) management. For most firms, late customer payments are a frequent occurrence and collecting them can be a difficult task. If collections are not done properly and in an adequate frequency , your AR will age, cash flow will decrease, and the risk of bad debt loss will increase.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2024

New BOI requirements and how financial institutions can comply Here's what FinCEN's recent final rule for beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting says and how anti-money laundering (AML) programs will access BOI information. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "How the AMLA & CTA will affect your AML program." WATCH NOW Introduction Changes to beneficial ownership reporting Takeaway 1 Effective Jan. 1, 2024, many companies must begin reporting information about who ultimate

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TreviPay

JANUARY 4, 2024

McKinsey declared this ‘ The Semiconductor Decade ’ three years in, sales of semiconductors and board level electronics soldier on despite geopolitical uncertainty. Softer demand following the supply crunches of the pandemic will ramp back up as automakers double – and triple – down on EVs. For fabs and distributors in the space, there is no better time to make sure payments technology enables design to build design cycles for buyers, offering dynamic credit lines, purchase controls and simplici

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Due

JANUARY 2, 2024

Investing can be a complex process that requires various levels of understanding to make the best decisions and optimize the potential return on investments. Four levels of investor expertise exist, each with its characteristics and investing methods. This article will discuss each level of expertise in detail, highlighting the various aspects that distinguish each level and how investors can progress from the beginner stage to the professional level.

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Credit Management Group UK

JANUARY 3, 2024

During your years in business you are likely to come to a time when you need to make a claim against someone for non-payment. There are a number of things you can do to make sure the process runs smoothly and ensuring that you are suing the correct person is one of the most important things to get right. Although it may seem like an obvious thing to get right suing the correct entity is not always easy.

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Loomis Sayles Credit Research

JANUARY 5, 2024

1. Rates rode quite a roller coaster last year as the Fed aggressively hiked rates. How did the municipal market react to the rate volatility? 2023 was quite a ride for the municipal bond market—one that produced positive annual returns for the first time in nearly four years. [i] While rates peaked in October, dovish Fed messaging in December sparked another rally as investors priced in an approaching end to the Fed’s tightening cycle.

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Due

JANUARY 5, 2024

Millions of people around the world ask themselves, “Why am I poor?” In fact, poverty affects 9.2% of the world’s population , making it one of the most pressing issues of our time. As of 2022, 12.4% of Americans lived in poverty, up from 11.2% in 2021 This marks the first increase in SPM poverty rates since 2010. This is an unfortunate question that is laced with shame, frustration, and a desperate longing for more.

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Accounting Department

JANUARY 4, 2024

Accounting is a critical aspect of any organization, and keeping up with the latest trends and technologies in this field is essential to ensure that businesses remain competitive and successful. As we enter 2024, there are a few key trends that business owners simply cannot ignore. In this blog post, we will explore these trends in detail, discussing how they will impact the industry and what businesses can do to stay ahead of the game.

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Reorg Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

Swedish real estate company SBB has been under the spotlight of distressed debt investors due to liquidity concerns throughout 2023. Despite some positive developments recently on property sales, repayment of intercompany loans and new equity, SBB's ability to meet its future liquidity needs remains in doubt.

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blue dot counseling

JANUARY 5, 2024

none of these steps will be very effective if you don't have the people or the accounting software in your business to produce the information you need when you need it, so make sure that you have these basics right and seek help if you don't. The post Monthly management accounts – five steps to useful numbers appeared first on Blue Dot Consulting.

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Due

JANUARY 5, 2024

The global markets witnessed a significant sell-off recently, dropping around 3-4% in a week. This decline has left investors and experts pondering what could be the reason behind it. The primary cause that seems to have influenced the market is the growing pressure on shipping rates, resulting from Maersk, the world’s largest shipping company, changing its shipping route from Asia to Europe.

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StackSource

JANUARY 4, 2024

CEO Tim Milazzo and Director of Capital Markets Huber Bongolan recently went live to share a comprehensive update on the current state of commercial real estate capital markets and a 2023 recap.

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Reorg Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

The post Hilding Anders Appoints Lazard to Run Group Sale Process; Signs Agreement to Sell Russian JV; Strong November Points to FY’23 Forecast Beat But Group Expects Challenging 2024 appeared first on Reorg.

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Team Financial Group

JANUARY 5, 2024

For companies of all sizes, closing sales can hinge on eliminating customer friction – those speed bumps that can stop potential customers from buying. In business deals, friction points ranging from confusing prices to sluggish approvals can deflate conversion rates. As a business owner or key decision-maker, recognizing and mitigating these friction points is essential to fostering positive customer experiences and, ultimately, driving sales growth.

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Due

JANUARY 5, 2024

In the world of investing, there has always been a debate between stocks and real estate regarding the better investment. Over the past 50 years, real estate and stocks have been popular choices for investors looking to secure their financial future. This article will dive into the performance of both asset classes and an analysis of the costs of managing each investment and associated taxes to help you determine which could be a better choice for your portfolio.

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Chaser

JANUARY 5, 2024

Credit control is an important facet of any financial business, which can play a huge part in the success and survivability of any company. This comprehensive guide aims to delve deep into the intricacies of credit control, highlighting its pivotal role in maintaining cash flow, preventing bad debt, and ultimately steering businesses towards financial success.

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Biz2X

JANUARY 4, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes As we step into 2024, the lending landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological innovation, changing regulatory environments, and shifting market dynamics. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with.

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Cpcmcredit Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

The above graphic certainly illustrates how rapidly interest rates have risen in the past year and certainly this has affected the appetite for borrowing by not just mortgage holders, but SMEs too. Last year was a very good year personally for my brokering ending with a very substantial arrangement across USA, Canada and Europe for a truly excellent client but overall there was a sense that businesses were holding back from investment or just straightforward day to day cash flow borrowing (not a

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Commercial Credit Group

JANUARY 3, 2024

We sat down with CCG's President and CEO, Dan McDonough, to get his insights into this past year in order to help construction, manufacturing, transportation and waste hauling businesses make sense of the economic uncertainty, and prepare for what comes next.

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Reorg Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

The post Cash Flow Model: SBB Liquidity Runway Hinges on Loan Rollovers, Dividend Delay, Residential Ppty Sale; Real Estate Valued at 29% Discount to Book Results in 88% SUNs Recovery appeared first on Reorg.

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Chaser

JANUARY 3, 2024

Global business insolvencies are expected to increase by 10% in 2024 ( Allianz Trade ) and the global business landscape faced a significant setback towards the end of 2023 with an alarming 18% surge in insolvencies in October 2023, as reported by leading sources like The Guardian and Reuters. In response to this unsettling trend, Chaser has unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at reshaping the way companies secure payments in 2024.

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TMC Financing

JANUARY 2, 2024

Making the decision to buy your first building may be scary – but the benefits to owning far outweigh those of leasing – and the SBA 504 Program makes purchasing real estate for your business easier. While some of the benefits to owning a building may be obvious, the tax benefits of buying a building for your business are often not factored into the equation – but should be!

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Gaviti

JANUARY 2, 2024

As a CFO, you have a tremendous responsibility for the financial health of your organization, so it’s essential that you have the tools to continually measure and evaluate your company’s profit, revenue and make critical decisions related to the company’s growth. What is a Cash Flow Metric? Cash flow metrics are the standards by which CFOs measure cash flow health and accounts receivable performance.

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Cpcmcredit Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

It appears to be pretty certain that we will see a Labour administration before the end of the year. Sunak and Hunt have arguably steadied the ship quite competently after the incompetence of Truss and the shabbiness of Johnson but for the public it is, rightly, not enough. The failures can be debated but its more constructive to imagine what a Labourt administration and specifically Rachel Reeves may well bring.

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Wellen Business Credit

JANUARY 1, 2024

“You should have read your contract” are words that a business owner only hears once they realize that the service they paid for, the asset they purchased, or the financing they secured isn’t quite what they though it was. It’s a sentence no one wants to hear, and in the case of capital advance providers like Wellen, a sentence no one wants to speak.

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blue dot counseling

DECEMBER 31, 2023

We are not just accountants in Fulham Green, we are accountants for any of the companies based there. Your accountant on your doorstep, couldn't be better! The post Accountants in Fulham Green appeared first on Blue Dot Consulting.

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Reorg Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

The post UPDATE 1: Wesco/Incora 2024/2026 Noteholders Affirm Opposition to Amended Plan, Question UCC Justification for Agreement to Proposal appeared first on Reorg.

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Due

JANUARY 3, 2024

Many people aim to retire in the near future. Hopefully, everything will go smoothly. However, retirement plans are always confronted with challenges, whether it is market volatility, healthcare affordability, or inflationary risks. On top of that, you’ll have less financial flexibility without a fixed income. Do not be alarmed, future retirees.

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Loomis Sayles Credit Research

JANUARY 3, 2024

Editor’s Note: Every year, Loomis Sayles features sector outlooks across the fixed income market. We asked experts immersed in each sector three questions that drill into key themes for the year ahead. We will share their views in a series of outlooks over the next few weeks. To set the stage, we’re starting with Craig Burelle, Global Macro Strategist, Credit, and his views on the macro backdrop in 2024. 1.

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