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Notes from the credit desk
Practical, plain-English notes on the job of extending trade credit, from people who have done it since 2001.
October 20, 2026
The New Nerve Center of B2B Credit: AI Agents, Real-Time Risk, and Resilient Growth in 2027
How AI agents, real-time data and embedded credit workflows are reshaping B2B credit management by 2027, and what credit leaders can do today to get ahead.
Read →August 5, 2026
Real-Time Bank Verification: The Missing Link in Modern B2B Credit Decisions
Customer bank verification replaces emailed PDF statements with read-only data from the applicant's bank, so credit teams approve the right customers faster.
Read →April 9, 2026
How to Turn B2B Customer Onboarding from "Email Chaos" into a Fraud-Ready, Credit-Safe Process
Turn email-based B2B onboarding into one workflow that reduces fraud, speeds credit approvals and gives Customer Service and AR a clear view of every file.
Read →September 9, 2025
From a Garage Band to a Symphony: The Six C's of B2B Credit Management
The Five C's of Credit are the band. The sixth C, Context, is the producer. How context turns a credit team from a data-entry crew into strategic conductors.
Read →August 13, 2025
The Strategic Shift from Spreadsheets To A B2B Credit Management System
The hidden costs of running credit on spreadsheets and email, and how a modern B2B credit management system turns the credit department into a growth engine.
Read →April 28, 2025
The Cost of Trusting the Wrong Customer: Why Better Credit Screening Is Critical
Fraudulent credit applications are harder to spot. How credit managers and AR teams can tighten screening, catch red flags and make safer credit decisions.
Read →May 17, 2024
How to Protect Your Business from Rising Credit Risks in 2025
With more businesses short on cash flow, late payments are rising. Practical steps to protect your business with a proactive credit strategy, not just collections.
Read →May 8, 2024
Debunking Common Credit Management Myths in B2B Transactions
Five common B2B credit management myths, from 'it's only about collections' to 'a good customer never needs rechecking', and what's actually true.
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