Business Operations

Constructing a Legally Enforceable Electronic Contract

Apr-27-2012

Since the enactment of the 2000 Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN) extended official recognition and legal standing to electronic contracts, their use has continued to grow. As with any contract, however, in order to be legally enforceable they must meet certain requirements.

Five Managerial Keys to Operational Success

Sep-26-2011

Too busy just keeping all the plates spinning to actually do what you do best? Here are five keys to getting the day-to-day under control and moving forward with your vision for making your organization a continual success.

CAN-SPAM

Jul-22-2011

It's fast, convenient, and we use it everyday. But did you know there are federal regulations for email? And, if you've ever hit "send", they apply to you. Better take a minute and get conversant with CAN-SPAM.

.Industrial Classification

Jun-27-2011

Pop Quiz! What are the four Industrial classification systems finance and credit managers should be aware of? Extra Credit: Give a brief explanation of each of them. For answers, read this article.

Business Email Done Right

May-06-2011

Email could easily fall into the category of a good thing gone awry. Here are some tips on how you can effectively use this indispensable tool and still maintain your professional approach.

INCOTERMS 2010 Takes Effect on January 1, 2011

Nov-17-2010

The International Chamber of Commerce will be ringing in the New Year with an updated version of its INCOTERMS. Here's what to expect..

Passwords: Are You Giving Hackers a Free Pass?

Nov-17-2010

Passwords were always meant to be cryptic and confidential. Most of us, however, have opted for quick and easy – and we may be courting disaster.

Overview of Business Process Re-engineering

Sep-28-2010

Many successful organizations have found BPR an effective approach to remaining competitive. Here are the basics for launching an initiative that can improve how you do business.

Purchase Order Financing

Sep-27-2010

Cash flow problems? Accessing working capital a challenge? P.0. Financing may be the answer. If your company qualifies, you can pursue a short-term borrowing strategy that allows you to use the orders you receive to fund their fulfillment.

Transportation Law Alert

Aug-30-2010

Citing a Supreme Court decision, Robert M. Spira, Of Counsel with Yormick & Associates, explains when the Carmack Amendment does not apply to cargo loss claims.

OFAC

Jul-28-2010

Every U.S. person, including businesses, must comply with OFAC regulations. Criminal penalties include fines from $50,000 to $10 million and imprisonment from 10-30 years. Civil penalties range from $250,000 to $1,075,000 for each violation. Maybe you'd better read this.

A Sometimes Frustrating European Tradition Explained

Jul-25-2009

Ever try to contact a European-based business during the summer only to find it’s shut down for the month? It happens all the time – here’s why.

Escheatment Primer for Credit Managers

Aug-30-2007

What do credit managers need to know to avoid penalties, interest charges, and in some cases, claims for damages related to unclaimed property, abandoned property, escheatment?

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Jun-23-2006

Most of us, at one time or another, have puzzled over the meaning of a string of letters crucial to our understanding of an article, directive, or a simple e-mail. Here's an introduction to the alphabet soup served up daily in business world.

In Search of Quality

Aug-29-2005

Are you quality savvy? It's a hot topic. To bring you up to speed, here's a brief look at this "must have" ingredient for today's successful companies including a few of the popular quality assurance programs available.

Attaining Process Value

Feb-18-2004

Where do receivable portfolio managers begin when faced with the challenge of contributing to developing value added solutions? This article by Lyle Wallis of Credit Research Foundation will get you thinking in the right direction.

COPC-2000 Certification

Dec-18-2003

Modeled in part after the Malcolm Baldrige Award, the COPC-2000® Standard was developed by a group of representatives from several Fortune 500 companies to meet the needs of the customer service provider industry.

COPC-2000®: Pursuing Excellence Through Standards Certification

Nov-24-2002

Improving performance in key client-related processes is essential to promoting quality, productivity, and client satisfaction. This article provides an overview of the COPC-2000 Standard and its value for credit managers.