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In this Issue #66 (April, 2009):

  • 4 Ways Receivables Outsourcing Can Make Your Company Stronger
  • EU Proposes New Rules on Late Payments
  • US Bankruptcy Code § 503(b)(9)
  • Country Report: Costa Rica
  • CLLA: B2B Collection Accounts Continue to Rise
  • Keeping You "In the Know"

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4 Ways Receivables Outsourcing Can Make Your Company Stronger ... Now, and in the Future

It's no secret. These are tough times no matter what industry you operate in - and today, more than ever, cash flow is vital to survival. Is there anything that can help shore up your company's revenue cycle? Maybe it's time to take a hard look at outsourcing your 1st party collections. [read article]

EU Proposes New Rules on Late Payment

Its 1995 directive failing to elicit the results it had hoped, the European Commission is proposing new rules to help combat the problem of late payments by companies and public organizations. [read article]

US Bankruptcy Code § 503(b)(9)

Touted as a means of providing protection for certain creditors, this amendment to the US Bankruptcy Code has fallen short. Find out why. Also outlined is how to effectively assert a claim under this new section.[read article]

Country Report: Costa Rica

A Central American standout - Costa Rica's political stability, strong democratic institutions, and low violent crime rates have helped it to distinguish itself from its neighbors. [read article]

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Quote of the Month

"Kites rise highest against the wind - not with it."

-- Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British prime minister during WWII

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CLLA Press Release

"Business to business accounts placed for collection continue to rise and set a record, but …"
[learn more]

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U.S. Bankruptcy Stats
U.S. Trade A/R Stats
Credit/Finance Events

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Keeping You
"In the Know"

Seven Risk Factors of Fraud for Web-based Orders: "As Internet-based orders rise, so does fraud. Here are the seven risk factors you need to watch out for if you want your profits to keep track with your Web sales." Credit Today

Rise in the Credit Manager's Index for March provides "glimmer of hope". Credit & Collections World

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