More than 50 years ago, NACM leader and visionary O.D. Glaus founded NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, in which credit professionals can gain the knowledge and expertise in the field of B2B credit. A program that not only equips trade creditors for the demands of their role but launches them towards unparalleled success.

NACM’s Professional Certification Program provides all credit professionals—whether early staged or seasoned ones, education to explore the role of credit even deeper. 

Dislocations from the pandemic, geoeconomic fragmentation, and Russia’s war in Ukraine have shifted world trade dynamics. While this has created challenges, the redirection of trade has also generated new opportunities, particularly for the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Private equity (PE) refers to investments made into private companies by partnerships, which buy, manage and sell these companies. These partnerships, known as private equity firms, run these investment funds for institutional and accredited investors.

In an era where digital transactions reign supreme, customer payment portals have emerged as a convenient and efficient way for businesses to manage receivables and streamline payment processes. However, while the benefits of customer payment portals are undeniable, their implementation and maintenance come with their own set of costs and considerations for credit departments.

As the volume of accessible data grows, it may be time to rethink approaches to customer research. Gone are the days of relying solely on traditional data sources to paint a financial picture of customers.

Spearheading daily challenges and taking on the unexpected is expected. But let’s face it—no leader can do everything by themselves.

The value of credentials in professions has risen in recent years. Though college degrees used to be the standard of experience needed to get a job—certifications are starting to boom. Being recognized as a certified credit professional shows commitment and dedication to your credit management career.