Practicing Due Diligence When Complying With U.S. Export Regulations
In today’s business world, any company doing business internationally must have effective policies in place to comply with United States’ export laws and regulations. If at any time your company engages in trade with another country, it is important to understand the rules that govern such trade and have a compliance policy in place. The […]
3 Tips to Target Your Marketing
By: Experian – Linda Tan So you’ve created the perfect campaign with great creatives and an unbeatable offer. You deploy the campaign and sit on the edge of your seat waiting for all the leads to flood in. After a couple of days, you notice a couple of responses but nowhere near the volume of […]
Sharing Credit Experience with the Commercial Credit Bureaus Isn’t Rocket Science
By: Shannon Abnal, NACM Commercial Services I’ve been coordinating the Data Contribution Program at NACM Commercial Services for over twenty years. That means two things. First, I’m old. And second, I’ve learned a thing or two about data contribution and how to help NACM members participate. Whatever obstacles are stopping your firm from sharing credit […]
Today’s State Revenue Forecast – Oregon
Today the Office of Economic Analysis presented its third economic and revenue forecasts of the 2017-2019 biennium. Oregon’s economy continues to grow. However, Oregon’s overall growth is slowing with the loss of nearly 9,300 jobs and personal income down nearly a half billion from the December forecast. This forecast is one that is marked with a great […]
CFDD -2018 CFDD Portland Credit Retreat
March 16, 2018 Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. McMenamins Edgefield, “Ballroom, 2nd Floor” 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale, Oregon 97060 Download Flyer for Details
Attorney General Rescinds Guidance on Prosecution of Marijuana Activities—What it May Mean for You
By: Victor J. Roehm, Sussman Shank LLP – Partner, Banking and Finance Group Chair Republished with permission from Sussman Shank In a Memorandum to all attorneys in the Department of Justice dated Thursday, January 4th, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded all prior guidance related to the enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act with respect to marijuana-related activities. […]
U.S. Macro Outlook: Powering Forward Supercharging Consumer Spending During This Expansion has Been the Wealth Effect
By: Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics Republished with permission from Credit Research Foundation Overview The pace of growth remains firmly above the economy’s potential. Consumers have been the strongest and most consistent source of growth in the current economic expansion. The increase in household wealth has been stunning as stock and house prices have surged. […]
President’s Message – Creating Positive Energy for Positive Change
Happy New Year from NACM Commercial Services! I trust you are beginning the new year with positive energy and a productive mind to bring the most value to your credit department and ultimately your whole company. Carve out time to focus on yourself, appreciate small good moments, and stop and be grateful for those around […]
New County Recorder Fees Underway in California
Beginning Jan. 1, several transactions at county recorders’ offices throughout California will require an extra $75 on every document, not to exceed $225 per transaction, that has to be recorded, including mechanics’ liens or releases. The new tax is required by California’s Senate Bill 2, entitled the Building Homes and Jobs Act, according to a […]
Will a Credit Freeze on my Personal Credit Report Affect my Small Business?
By: Experian Following some high-profile data breaches, consumers are being urged to monitor and lock or freeze their credit or place fraud alerts on their credit profile. For small business owners, there is currently no mechanism for freezing a business credit file, but there are options, like monitoring the business credit report or placing a […]