For those new to the B2B credit industry, earning one of NACM’s professional designations can be a big step. For Rachel Homer, credit assistant at Hajoca Corporation (Salt Lake City, UT), earning her Credit Business Associate designation helped her transition into the credit profession.  

🎙️On today’s episode of Extra Credit…When you’re at work, it feels like there is nothing scarier than getting called into the boss’s office. Whether it’s a performance review or notes on a recent project, getting feedback can be tough. For many supervisors, it’s just as hard to give this feedback as it is for employees to receive.

No matter your industry, continued education is key to career fulfilment and success. With a designation from NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals can boost their expertise, enhance their credibility and sharpen their skills to thrive in the B2B credit field.  

In the B2B credit world, credit professionals must stay progressive. This means keeping up with the latest trends and technologies, as well as pursuing relevant certifications. By earning designations through the NACM’s Professional Certification Program, credit professionals can enhance their knowledge and skills, paving the way for professional success. 

Credit management is a dynamic profession, evolving to fit each unique business and industry. Given the vastness of the credit industry, it can be hard to stand out among your fellow credit managers. NACM’s Professional Certification Program allows credit professionals to hone their skills and obtain designations that distinguish them from their peers while aiding their career advancement.  

🎙️On today’s episode of Extra Credit…The credit department aims to maximize safe sales, requiring tough decisions. Denying credit is a last resort but sometimes essential. While it’s important to communicate the decision effectively, it’s equally as important to be mindful of the legal constraints surrounding what information you can disclose. Starring… 🌟 Nan Hannah with Hannah Sheridan & Cochran, LLP 🌟 Jason Torf with Tucker Ellis LLP 🌟 Karen Hart with Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP

In B2B credit management, unpredictability is the norm. One day, you’re onboarding new customers, and the next, a client may declare bankruptcy. As more companies aim to expand regionally and globally, credit professionals must be ready for the unexpected. Earning designations through NACM’s Professional Certification Program provides credit professionals with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate any challenges that may arise. 

Earning your credit business associate (CBA) designation takes dedication, with many dividing time between work, family and coursework in order to take this big step in their career development. Maria Nicholson, CBA, assistant market credit manager at Ferguson Enterprises LLC, (Newport News, VA), earned her CBA designation on a journey she found “intense but very gratifying.”