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Credit Today's Resource Directory and their online e-mail forum (ListServ) provide information on almost any credit-related topic you can think of. It is a great way to exchange information with other credit professionals. As the saying goes, "You don't know what you don't know."
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Credit Manager, Big Lots Stores, Inc., Wholesale Division
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David Dungan, Director of Credit
Justin Brands, Inc. (A Berkshire Hathaway company)
Fort Worth, Texas
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Corporate Credit Manager-World Wide
Thales Navigation, Inc.
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Fulton Paper Company
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Checklists
Here you'll find a series of handy checklists designed to help you make sure you've "covered your bases" in many credit, collection, and accounts receivable procedures.
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From our Benchmarking Survey: Checklists of 100 Items You Can Include on Your Credit App
In addition to the basic components found on most credit applications -- basic company and contact information, a signed credit agreement, reference and signed authorization to contact same, personal guaranty, request for financial reports, and the amount of credit being requested -- there is still a substantial amount of information that can be elicited via a credit application. In fact, Credit Today's Benchmarking Survey on the credit application process identified over 100 items that can be included on a credit application. They are summarized below in a checklist that you can review whenever you are designing a new credit application or looking to update your current application. . . .
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Stop the Bleeding: Use This 13 Point "Out of Business Validation" Checklist When You Hear Rumors An Account's Gone Under
No one likes to hear news of a customer unexpectedly going out of business, but it's an occurrence that goes with the territory in credit. The key is to manage the situation properly so it doesn't end up hitting the fan. Stories about customers going out of business can come from a variety of sources, including returned mail, your sales reps, other vendors, other customers, the debtor's former employees or even the debtor themselves. But stories are just stories until they are verified. When you hear about an account going out of business, the first thing you need to do is sort out the gossip from the facts. . . .
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11 Warning Signs That You Might Need to Fire Your Attorney!
Beware of the attorney who is willing to accept the assignment of the case even though the attorney is not experienced in this type of matter; one's good intentions could end up costing you significantly. Beware of the attorney who is willing to discount his legal bill each time you make an inquiry; the bill should be accurate. This may be a sign the attorney knows you are being overcharged. . . .
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This month's topic: Credit Card Usage
Click here to participate!
We're examining:
- What percentage of credit departments are currently accepting credit cards
- What percentage of sales are paid via credit card
- The various ways by which credit cards can be accepted (phone, web interface, etc.)
- Which merchant accounts are most popular
- What discount rates are being charged
- Lessons-learned when setting up an account
- ... and much more!
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