Member Spotlight: Valuable Tools for the Future

Commitment is key in accomplishing your career goals. Your drive and determination are important in order to stay focused on what you want to accomplish. Through NACM's Professional Certification Program, credit professionals have an opportunity to grow and learn more about the profession with educational courses offered. "Making the commitment to ...
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Credit Is the Backbone of Every Business

 🎤 On today's episode of the Extra Credit podcast: The credit department is the backbone of every business that supports other teams and drives success.
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Member Spotlight: Explore and Evolve with Designations

The credit industry is nothing short of evolutionary. From automation to change management, credit professionals are in a constant state of learning. NACM's Professional Certification Program is one of the many tools credit professionals can use to expand their knowledge in B2B credit management. Whether that's learning new skills, diving deeper on...
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Should Credit and Collections Be One?

🎙️ On today's episode of Extra Credit: A recent eNews poll revealed that 34% of departments separate credit and collection functions. Regardless of the chosen strategy, open communication and well-defined procedures are essential to ensure the success of either approach. 
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Member Spotlight: Become Irreplaceable with Certifications

​Credit management is not a stand-alone operation. It is interconnected with various departments in order to achieve its financial goals for the company. This makes the role of a credit manager much more vital. By earning a certification through NACM's Professional Certification Program, credit professionals have the chance to expand their knowledg...
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Member Spotlight Blog: Learn to Protect Company Assets

NACM's Professional Certification Program gives credit professionals an opportunity to use their knowledge and skills to their advantage. Whether advancing your career, expanding your knowledge on basic information or even learning completely new skills, earning designations help credit professionals with career growth. Earning designations are not...
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Subchapter V Bankruptcy Becoming More Common

 🎙️ On today's episode of NACM's Extra Credit podcast:⚖️ Subchapter V small business bankruptcies are up 43% year-over-year in August, the 13th consecutive month of increase. This upward trend is likely to continue through the rest of the year and beyond.
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Member Spotlight: Influence and Inspire with Certifications

​The role of a credit manager goes far beyond credit and collections. Credit professionals are not only versed on the technical side of credit, such as financial statement analysis, but versed on the soft side of credit, such as negotiation and relationship building. But one of the other skills credit professionals have is the ability to grow and i...
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Member Spotlight: First Impressions Matter for First Timers

 At NACM's 127th Credit Congress, several attendees had the opportunity to network and experience a wide variety of educational sessions that applied to industries across the board—including construction, global trade and services.Most attendees at Credit Congress are regulars who come every year. However, this year, roughly 142 first-time att...
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The September CMI Survey is Now Open!

 🔮 Credit managers have a special skill that no other professional has—the ability to predict the future. But it's not based on magic. Credit professionals are inherently forward-looking, as they are always concerned with the chances of getting paid in the future. 🧠 It is up to you to share that knowledge! You can do so by participating in NAC...
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Onboarding Is a Strategy, Not a Formality

👩‍💻 Onboarding new employees isn't just about completing paperwork and handing out company policies; it's about setting the stage for success and nurturing a sense of belonging.🎙️ Hear from Chris Myers, Chris Kyriakopoulos and Leslie Harrison on today's episode of Extra Credit!
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Voice of Influence: Why You Should Embrace the Speaker's Platform

The power of effective communication cannot be overstated. Individuals who possess the skills to not only articulate their ideas but also become subject matter experts who stand out among others in their industry.By submitting a speaking proposal for NACM's 2024 Credit Congress & Expo in Las Vegas, NV, credit professionals can position themselv...
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Member Spotlight: Don’t Be Afraid of a Challenge

One of the most valuable characteristics a professional can possess is curiosity—both to learn new skills and about the world around them. In the ever-changing B2B credit industry, you must adapt and stay ahead of the newest trends. NACM's Professional Certification Program gives credit professionals opportunities to go beyond the basic levels of c...
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Emerging Credit Leaders Will Shape the Future of Business

🎙️ For this week's episode of Extra Credit, we invited five emerging credit leaders to share their experiences, lessons learned and plans for the future!⭐ Hear from Brittany Yvon, CICP CBA; Kara Eppard; Christopher Finley, CICP; Jill Burns; and Yazmin Yepez! Unlock your leadership potential by joining NACM's new Emerging Leaders Thought Discus...
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Member Spotlight: Make Your Mark with Education

​Credit professionals must continuously stay informed and increase their credit knowledge to advance in their career—after all, knowledge is power. By attending NACM's Graduate School of Credit and Financial Management (GSCFM), a hybrid program that covers four essential business and professional growth disciplines: Advanced Financial Statement Ana...
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Member Spotlight: Determination, Drive and Designations

What better way to advance your professional skills and education in credit than to earn a designation? Designations are not just three letters at the end of your name. They show the dedication, time and commitment you put in to enhance your career. NACM's Professional Certification Program not only gives credit professionals the opportunity to lea...
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How to Speak the Language of Sales

It might feel like the credit and sales teams are speaking two completely different languages. But by putting the company's goals and objectives first, both departments can become an unstoppable force in driving positive business results.Learn more about the credit and sales relationship on today's episode of the Extra Credit podcast! 
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Member Spotlight: Stay One Step Ahead with a CCE

The credit industry is constantly evolving. Credit professionals can remain on the cutting edge by earning a designation through NACM's Professional Certification Program. Through the various designations, credit professionals are guaranteed to learn more skills and gain knowledge in credit management that will keep them one step ahead.Harinder Vir...
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Member Spotlight: Connections and Credentials

After NACM's 127th Credit Congress, many attendees reflected on their experience and the ample amount of opportunity to meet new faces and stay up to date with B2B credit industry trends.With several educational sessions covering a variety of topics, How Does Culture Impact Your Global Collections and Building and Construction Executive Exchange we...
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What Credit Professionals Can Learn from Social Media Influencers

 In the modern-day world of social media platforms, influencers have become some of the most prominent figures within the marketing and advertising industries. It may be difficult to think that there are any similarities between social media influencers and credit professionals, but some influencer characteristics are key to becoming a leader ...
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