A number of nagging issues are forcing many Accounts Payable departments to improve their payment processes -- some of these issues may surprise you. (more…)
Credit and Collections
Employees with low- to mid-level salaries have been struggling for years to shoulder the increasing cost of carrying health insurance. In response, more finance chiefs are considering a system that bases workers' premium costs on their take-home pay. (more…)
Most managers just assume their seasoned A/R staffers can distinguish between what's true and what's simply a myth. But you'd be surprised how many "collections myths" are still regarded as pure fact. (more…)
Many businesses are using social networking sites as a tool to get problem customers to pay up. But you'll want your A/R staffers to tread carefully in this area. (more…)
For Accounts Payable, moving away from paper still tops the to-do list. But you may be surprised at some of your peers other goals for the near future. (more…)
If your Collections department doesn't have the time or resources to send out those gentle reminders to late payers, you may have success with these tactics. (more…)
A huge customer falls behind, busy season runs slow, inventory's mismanaged -- there's no shortage of factors that can result in an unexpected cash-flow crunch. (more…)
A majority of businesses are now accepting credit card payments from companies -- but how often? (more…)
The A/P department usually presents an attractive target for fraudsters. So ensuring your anti-fraud controls are up to snuff is vital -- particularly when it comes this exposure. (more…)
April 15th marks the date all taxpayers have to file their taxes by. But what is the date on which American taxpayers will have earned enough to pay their sharbye ? (more…)
It didn't seem like anyone was listening when Washington asked banks to ramp up their lending to small businesses -- until this lending institution stepped up. (more…)
From Accounting to Accounts Payable, more companies are showing gratitude for traditionally underappreciated Finance positions. And Credit and Collections is no exception. (more…)
