by Nancy Seiverd | Sep 6, 2023 | Poll
Take the Poll - Would you decrease a credit limit if your customer informed you that they need to extend payment terms by 60 days? No, especially if it was only temporary.No, if they were not a good customer.Maybe, depending on their payment historyMaybe, depending on...
by Nancy Seiverd | Aug 20, 2023 | Poll
Take the Poll - Would you allow your third-party collection provider to collect for your debtor if it would facilitate receiving your payment?No, it’s a conflict of interestProbably not I would be open to the idea Yes, whatever will workChoose There are many times...
by Nancy Seiverd | Jul 3, 2023 | Poll
Take the Poll - How valuable are trade references for your credit decision?Don’t use themCan be a little helpfulRequired but not verifiedRely on them heavilyChoose Trade references can be valuable in certain situations, especially in business-to-business transactions....
by Nancy Seiverd | Jun 6, 2023 | Poll
Take the Poll - How many times have your credit decisions been overridden in favor of sales?NeverOnce or twiceSometimesRegularlyChoose When economic times get tight and companies are vying to take business from their competitors, there may be a tendency for credit...
by Nancy Seiverd | May 2, 2023 | Poll
Take the Poll - You have overlooked a customer that you now realize is 75 days past due. Do you:Call immediatelyStop all shipmentsSend out a demand letterFind out why this account was overlookedSome of the aboveAll the aboveChoose I was talking with a client recently...
by Nancy Seiverd | Apr 4, 2023 | Poll
Take the Poll - As a credit professional, have you ever asked your customer to provide a certificate of business insurance?No, and it’s not on my radar.No, but should I do so?I have thought of it when I’ve seen large assets.Yes, on occasion I have requested...
by Nancy Seiverd | Mar 7, 2023 | Poll
Take the Poll – How Would You Rate Your Company’s Customer Service?I’d rather not sayWe’re really trying but…Depending on the day, not too badThe feedback is that it’s getting betterOverall, we’re pretty goodChoose An associate of mine was telling me about the...