Managing Responsibilities in a High-Performance World
Whether managing 30 accounts or 1,000, credit professionals can often feel that there are just not enough hours in the day to get everything done. Setting goals to maintain performance is nothing new for any profession, but given the demanding pace, those in credit must establish realistic goals to prevent falling behind from setting unrealistic […]
Evaluating Commodities, Business Cycles Vital to Good Credit Decisions
Credit professionals in industries that involve commodities should keep a close eye on a variety of factors—from the cost per bushel of corn to the value of the U.S. dollar to worldwide weather patterns—in order to secure themselves against the constantly fluctuating nature of these products. This year, for instance, thanks to lower prices for […]
2016 Designation Holders
2016 was a big year for designations! It takes a lot of hard work and studying to get earn these accreditation. Congratulations to these 16 amazing individuals who earned a new designation last year! If you are interested in learning more about these designations and how you can earn yours please contact: Shawna Kelly: skelly@nacmcs.org (Portland) […]
NACM Northwest 2017 Annual Membership Meeting
The Priority of a Construction Lien – An Important But Misunderstood Concept
Written by: William (Bill) G. Fig, Sussman Shank LLP Published by the Section on Construction Law of the Oregon State Bar – November 2016 The priority of a construction lien plays a significant role in determining whether a lien claimant gets paid as a result of its construction lien. In short, the greater priority a lien has in […]
Dun & Bradstreet – Product of the Month
Often times our customers tell us they were not aware we offered a particular service. Each issue of the Business Credit Journal we will highlight a service to keep you informed of what is available through your association, NACM Northwest. This issue, we are highlighting Dun & Bradstreet. D&B is one of the leading sources […]
Joining Forces – Message from the President
Sometimes it’s better to embrace the unusual, the unlikely, and unexpected. It makes me think of salted caramels or bacon on top of a maple donut. Although mine are all food, we all could think of pairings that came together and accomplished something great. It’s been nearly a year since NACM Oregon and NACM Inland […]
An Insider’s Guide to Delaware, One of the Busiest Bankruptcy Courts in the United States
Written By Rafael X. Zahralddin-Aravena, Esq. and Elliott Greenleaf, P.C.[1] Wilmington, DE Shareholder, Director and Commercial Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Chair Delaware continues to be a venue of choice for parties seeking a consistent and sophisticated jurisdiction to file an insolvency proceeding, whether the case is a large bankruptcy or a midmarket bankruptcy. Companies have the Delaware […]
NACM Northwest Foundation Fundraiser
Written by Rick Weisman, CCE The NACM Northwest Foundation is coming into 2017 with great anticipation and expectation. Just as NACM Oregon and NACM Inland Northwest merged in 2016, so also has the NACM Oregon Foundation been recently reorganized and renamed NACM Northwest Foundation. As many NACM members know, the primary purpose of the Foundation […]
Certifications Propel Credit Professionals and Their Companies Forward
Certifications help advance the credit profession and the professionals who earn them in many ways. They ensure credit professionals have the proficiency they need to do their jobs successfully. Also, certifications let employers or prospective employers know they have hired or are hiring someone with the expertise to do his or her job well, in […]