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Aug 1, 2024
eNews

Avoid costly mistakes in lien filings

Mechanic’s liens serve as a legal tool for both contractors and subcontractors. Their purpose is to establish security interest in a property’s title to ensure payment, so it is essential to be thorough when filing. One small mistake can cost you the right to enforce payment rights.
Jul 31, 2024
Blog

Member Spotlight: Believe and Achieve Your Designations

In today’s competitive world, attaining professional designations isn’t just about adding a line to your resume—it’s a journey of growth, commitment and transformation. Through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, while progressing in their career.
Jul 30, 2024
Blog

Member Spotlight: Credit with a purpose 

The beauty of the credit profession is the number of professionals who did not start in the finance field. Many say they have stumbled into credit—whether they used to work in an adjacent field or an opposite one. But anyone who enters the credit world can be successful in all they do. It starts with education. 
Jul 26, 2024
Week in Review

Egypt’s economic growth slows amid crisis

Egypt’s economic growth is set to be slower than expected this year after an $8 billion agreement was signed with the IMF in March, according to a Reuters poll of 17 economists. Gross domestic product (GDP) is now forecasted to grow 4%—down from a previous 4.35%.
Jul 25, 2024
eNews

Artificial intelligence: Fact or fiction

Breakthroughs in technology over recent decades have ranged from the World Wide Web and personal computers to wireless phones and now apps for everything; all transforming the world we all once knew. Oftentimes, new discoveries and advancements are met with skeptical thoughts.
Jul 25, 2024
eNews

Disaster planning for credit professionals

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of severe weather events and natural disasters around the world. As of July 9th, the United States has experienced 15 weather and climate disasters in 2024 that have each caused more than $1 billion in losses.
Jul 25, 2024
eNews

Rising fraud risks in B2B trade

Automation and technological advancements have gained a significant presence in everyday credit processes—whether to provide easier ways to receive payments, communication with customers or overall efficiency. However, technological innovations always come with risk.