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Whether the U.S. is in a recession or not, businesses should prepare for more economic uncertainty. These five strategies will help.
Whether the U.S. is in a recession or not, businesses should prepare for more economic uncertainty. These five strategies will help.
Businesses are aiming for economic stability amidst uncertainty. Answering three questions will help determine a course of action.
Businesses are aiming for economic stability amidst uncertainty. Answering three questions will help determine a course of action.
Global businesses, suppliers and vendors usually pay in a variety of currencies. How do you mitigate FX risks in the supply chain?
Global businesses, suppliers and vendors usually pay in a variety of currencies. How do you mitigate FX risks in the supply chain?
Are you considering international expansion, but not sure of the risks, how to proceed or get funding? Here’s what you need to know.
Are you considering international expansion, but not sure of the risks, how to proceed or get funding? Here’s what you need to know.
Currency management can be confusing. You’ll constantly hear about markets and currencies in a volatile economy. Keep these associations in mind as you read or listen to current headlines.
Currency management can be confusing. You’ll constantly hear about markets and currencies in a volatile economy. Keep these associations in mind as you read or listen to current headlines.
Three capital management strategies to better control cash flow for short and long-term liquidity needs.
Three capital management strategies to better control cash flow for short and long-term liquidity needs.
Managing cash flow and liquidity is a balancing act. Five key tactics will improve forecasting, analysis, visibility and fraud mitigation for optimal results.
Managing cash flow and liquidity is a balancing act. Five key tactics will improve forecasting, analysis, visibility and fraud mitigation for optimal results.
Over the last two years, managing cash flow required discipline and creativity. But some companies mastered cash flow management despite weak supply chains, lockdowns, and consumer shifts.
Over the last two years, managing cash flow required discipline and creativity. But some companies mastered cash flow management despite weak supply chains, lockdowns, and consumer shifts.
The modern CFO is evolving from financial guru to visionary. With a focus on four key areas, these captains of finance are leading the way to more profitable business models.
The modern CFO is evolving from financial guru to visionary. With a focus on four key areas, these captains of finance are leading the way to more profitable business models.
Cash flow is vital to business survival. Automated accounts receivable and accounts payable free cash flow for greater liquidity.
Cash flow is vital to business survival. Automated accounts receivable and accounts payable free cash flow for greater liquidity.
Companies have been slow to transition from manual purchasing and reimbursement processes, but now might be a good time to upgrade to a better tool.
Companies have been slow to transition from manual purchasing and reimbursement processes, but now might be a good time to upgrade to a better tool.
Fraudsters are making a holiday list. It might include your business. These nine tips will help prevent fraud.
Fraudsters are making a holiday list. It might include your business. These nine tips will help prevent fraud.
Two holiday scams resulted in $265 million in losses just two years ago. Can you spot them?
Two holiday scams resulted in $265 million in losses just two years ago. Can you spot them?
Seventy-one percent of organizations were victims of payment fraud last year. Do you know what to look for or how to stop it?
Seventy-one percent of organizations were victims of payment fraud last year. Do you know what to look for or how to stop it?
It's not enough to know what fraudsters are up to now. The real question is “what are fraudsters up to next?” Deepfakes and three other types of online fraud are on the rise.
It's not enough to know what fraudsters are up to now. The real question is “what are fraudsters up to next?” Deepfakes and three other types of online fraud are on the rise.
One of the costliest financial crimes might be happening in the office next to you. Would you recognize the signs?
One of the costliest financial crimes might be happening in the office next to you. Would you recognize the signs?
The Colonial Pipeline cyber attack served as a wake-up call to businesses — or at least it should have.
The Colonial Pipeline cyber attack served as a wake-up call to businesses — or at least it should have.
Fraud against governments reduces funding for citizen and community services. Seven simple steps will help mitigate internal and external fraud.
Fraud against governments reduces funding for citizen and community services. Seven simple steps will help mitigate internal and external fraud.
The COVID-19 outbreak provided the perfect cover for thieves to exploit economic, public health and political conditions for their personal gain. But businesses can fight back.
The COVID-19 outbreak provided the perfect cover for thieves to exploit economic, public health and political conditions for their personal gain. But businesses can fight back.
Since the pandemic began, anti-fraud professionals have seen an increase of 77% in related business crimes. These recommendations will help neutralize the top threats.
Since the pandemic began, anti-fraud professionals have seen an increase of 77% in related business crimes. These recommendations will help neutralize the top threats.
Most businesses are aware of external fraud risks. But do you know how many are targeted by employees and why?
Most businesses are aware of external fraud risks. But do you know how many are targeted by employees and why?
As we manage beyond the pandemic, optimizing technology comes down to prioritizing your organization’s efforts to implement efficient and profitable solutions.
As we manage beyond the pandemic, optimizing technology comes down to prioritizing your organization’s efforts to implement efficient and profitable solutions.
Seventy-nine percent of consumers are worried about inflation. They’re adapting buying behavior to cut costs. Here’s what to expect and what to do.
Seventy-nine percent of consumers are worried about inflation. They’re adapting buying behavior to cut costs. Here’s what to expect and what to do.
There’s a lot of talk about recessions, but what defines a recession and what causes it? Here’s what you need to know.
There’s a lot of talk about recessions, but what defines a recession and what causes it? Here’s what you need to know.
The problems of COVID-19 will not disappear overnight, but nimble manufacturers will survive and learn to thrive.
The problems of COVID-19 will not disappear overnight, but nimble manufacturers will survive and learn to thrive.
After Q1 2020, transportation and logistics leaders anticipated disruptions to their business. But a few practical steps can help to minimize risks throughout the remainder of the year.
After Q1 2020, transportation and logistics leaders anticipated disruptions to their business. But a few practical steps can help to minimize risks throughout the remainder of the year.
Inflation rose above eight percent (8.6%) in May 2022, the highest it’s been in about 40 years. An actionable cash management plan can help unlock trapped cash in an unpredictable economy.
Inflation rose above eight percent (8.6%) in May 2022, the highest it’s been in about 40 years. An actionable cash management plan can help unlock trapped cash in an unpredictable economy.
Medical device innovators increase sales 24% faster than competitors. Lessons learned during the pandemic are fostering new ways of thinking and growth in the healthcare industry.
Medical device innovators increase sales 24% faster than competitors. Lessons learned during the pandemic are fostering new ways of thinking and growth in the healthcare industry.
What type of commercial real estate is the best investment? Investors think it’s industrial/logistics (60%) and multifamily housing (27%). Metros in two Sun Belt states are targets.
What type of commercial real estate is the best investment? Investors think it’s industrial/logistics (60%) and multifamily housing (27%). Metros in two Sun Belt states are targets.
Eighty-seven percent of restaurant operators, owners and managers say technology adoption was a key factor in surviving the pandemic.
Eighty-seven percent of restaurant operators, owners and managers say technology adoption was a key factor in surviving the pandemic.
Inflation is suddenly a hot topic in the U.S. Prices for nearly everything we buy have gone up noticeably over the past year.
Inflation is suddenly a hot topic in the U.S. Prices for nearly everything we buy have gone up noticeably over the past year.
The suburbs are swelling, with new homes popping up everywhere. That’s great for residential real estate. But what’s attracting commercial investors?
The suburbs are swelling, with new homes popping up everywhere. That’s great for residential real estate. But what’s attracting commercial investors?
Reduced computer chip supply is severely limiting auto production, resulting in very low inventory and very high prices for new and used cars. See the impact of semiconductor manufacturing on the auto industry.
Reduced computer chip supply is severely limiting auto production, resulting in very low inventory and very high prices for new and used cars. See the impact of semiconductor manufacturing on the auto industry.
Sawmills were shut down when the pandemic began. No one anticipated the effects this would have on lumber and the construction industry. How soon will things change?
Sawmills were shut down when the pandemic began. No one anticipated the effects this would have on lumber and the construction industry. How soon will things change?
It’s a tough time for medical practices and hospitals. Revenues are dropping and consumers are struggling to make payments. There are ways to make it better.
It’s a tough time for medical practices and hospitals. Revenues are dropping and consumers are struggling to make payments. There are ways to make it better.
Construction, manufacturing – even your favorite meal – are being affected by the trucking industry’s driver shortage. The American Trucking Association says the labor shortage isn’t new. Here’s what this group and other industry associations are recommending to fix the problem.
Construction, manufacturing – even your favorite meal – are being affected by the trucking industry’s driver shortage. The American Trucking Association says the labor shortage isn’t new. Here’s what this group and other industry associations are recommending to fix the problem.
Since the May 12 Consumer Price Index release, the investment community has debated how long we’ll experience high levels of inflation. What can we expect?
Since the May 12 Consumer Price Index release, the investment community has debated how long we’ll experience high levels of inflation. What can we expect?
Farmers in the Southeast are hustling to keep consumers fed. See how they fared in 2020, as well as what’s in store for this year and beyond.
Farmers in the Southeast are hustling to keep consumers fed. See how they fared in 2020, as well as what’s in store for this year and beyond.
Several factors are driving up the cost of everything from homes to a Southern lunch classic. Is there an end in sight?
Several factors are driving up the cost of everything from homes to a Southern lunch classic. Is there an end in sight?
2020 saw a rise in new home construction and a slight drop in commercial building. But lingering supply chain disruptions are causing building material shortages, as well as increases in pricing. Will these factors impact construction this year?
2020 saw a rise in new home construction and a slight drop in commercial building. But lingering supply chain disruptions are causing building material shortages, as well as increases in pricing. Will these factors impact construction this year?
The pandemic interrupted food supply chains. Even with eased constrictions, the next few years will be challenging for Southeastern producers. Farmers and other growers must be prepared to adapt to market conditions.
The pandemic interrupted food supply chains. Even with eased constrictions, the next few years will be challenging for Southeastern producers. Farmers and other growers must be prepared to adapt to market conditions.
Since the onset of the pandemic, some commercial real estate sectors performed well. Others didn’t. The Office sector still poses questions.
Since the onset of the pandemic, some commercial real estate sectors performed well. Others didn’t. The Office sector still poses questions.
Like 49 other U.S. states, Georgia has weathered some hard knocks during the pandemic-induced depression. What, if any, economic relief will 2021 bring?
Like 49 other U.S. states, Georgia has weathered some hard knocks during the pandemic-induced depression. What, if any, economic relief will 2021 bring?
Pre-existing conditions and unprecedented market forces are affecting the multifamily sector. What trends will 2021 bring?
Pre-existing conditions and unprecedented market forces are affecting the multifamily sector. What trends will 2021 bring?
Seventy-one percent of CEOs believe labor shortages are disrupting business. In addition to hiring, they are focused on reducing employee resignations.
Seventy-one percent of CEOs believe labor shortages are disrupting business. In addition to hiring, they are focused on reducing employee resignations.
Prolonged supply chain disruptions can cause businesses to lose 30%-50% of earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation. Here’s how to remain profitable.
Prolonged supply chain disruptions can cause businesses to lose 30%-50% of earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation. Here’s how to remain profitable.
Does your business need online banking? Carefully consider these essentials before you choose.
Does your business need online banking? Carefully consider these essentials before you choose.
Don’t rush digitalization. Careful consideration and some tips will help to accomplish your goals when making the shift.
Don’t rush digitalization. Careful consideration and some tips will help to accomplish your goals when making the shift.
A recent survey indicates 57% of corporations want to work with commercial banks that act as strategic and long-term partners.
A recent survey indicates 57% of corporations want to work with commercial banks that act as strategic and long-term partners.
Consumers expect a flawless customer experience. Focusing on improving CX could deliver double your revenue in 36 months.
Consumers expect a flawless customer experience. Focusing on improving CX could deliver double your revenue in 36 months.
Late last year CEO economic outlook rose to its highest level in 20 years. But four disruptors are concerning.
Late last year CEO economic outlook rose to its highest level in 20 years. But four disruptors are concerning.
The race to digitalization is well underway. Is your company positioned to maximize the benefits of digital tools and processes? Your future may depend on it.
The race to digitalization is well underway. Is your company positioned to maximize the benefits of digital tools and processes? Your future may depend on it.
Employers of every type are reporting historically high quit rates and they are feeling the pain of staff shortages. Some businesses are adopting new strategies to attract and keep the employees they need.
Employers of every type are reporting historically high quit rates and they are feeling the pain of staff shortages. Some businesses are adopting new strategies to attract and keep the employees they need.
Your brand reputation ultimately lives in the hearts and minds of consumers, but there are ways it can be influenced. One of the most effective ways to do so? Respect your customers’ personal information.
Your brand reputation ultimately lives in the hearts and minds of consumers, but there are ways it can be influenced. One of the most effective ways to do so? Respect your customers’ personal information.
During the pandemic, we’ve witnessed untold interruptions to life and business. These five recommendations offer a holistic approach to business continuity planning.
During the pandemic, we’ve witnessed untold interruptions to life and business. These five recommendations offer a holistic approach to business continuity planning.
Outsourcing payroll may seem like a luxury if you’re a small business owner. But after considering total costs, it might make perfect sense.
Outsourcing payroll may seem like a luxury if you’re a small business owner. But after considering total costs, it might make perfect sense.
Tighter control of payment processes helps businesses reduce fraud, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve company growth.
Tighter control of payment processes helps businesses reduce fraud, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve company growth.
Evolving technology and consumer demand is paving the way to new payment methods like blockchain and FedNow.
Evolving technology and consumer demand is paving the way to new payment methods like blockchain and FedNow.
Thirty-seven percent of multinationals use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments. Payments could be 75% cheaper and 96% faster for businesses. But mainstream adoption is a battle.
Thirty-seven percent of multinationals use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments. Payments could be 75% cheaper and 96% faster for businesses. But mainstream adoption is a battle.
Organizations that send and receive payments spend a lot of time and effort on manual processing. Integrating STP with AI delivers more value with less effort.
Organizations that send and receive payments spend a lot of time and effort on manual processing. Integrating STP with AI delivers more value with less effort.
Finance professionals have been trying to speed up receipt of outstanding payments for decades. Recent pandemic-related economic struggles are making expedited payments even more critical.
Finance professionals have been trying to speed up receipt of outstanding payments for decades. Recent pandemic-related economic struggles are making expedited payments even more critical.
Payment delays are a challenge many organizations face. Adopting some best practices will ensure you’re paid in a timelier manner.
Payment delays are a challenge many organizations face. Adopting some best practices will ensure you’re paid in a timelier manner.
Effective succession planning can increase valuation and investor returns for large companies by 20-25%. But many companies don’t have a succession plan. Develop one with these seven steps.
Effective succession planning can increase valuation and investor returns for large companies by 20-25%. But many companies don’t have a succession plan. Develop one with these seven steps.
Growing a company or launching a new product or service can be daunting. Careful planning can help facilitate growth, while mitigating risk.
Growing a company or launching a new product or service can be daunting. Careful planning can help facilitate growth, while mitigating risk.
Over a year into the pandemic, companies are still adapting to economic, labor and supply chain challenges. In the next year, CEOs and other business leaders will focus on sales, spending, supply chain management, staffing, and flexible work arrangements.
Over a year into the pandemic, companies are still adapting to economic, labor and supply chain challenges. In the next year, CEOs and other business leaders will focus on sales, spending, supply chain management, staffing, and flexible work arrangements.
First used in the 1950s to assess potential effects of a nuclear war, scenario planning offers practical benefits for CFOs and other finance professionals today. Consider these dos and don’ts when beginning the scenario planning process.
First used in the 1950s to assess potential effects of a nuclear war, scenario planning offers practical benefits for CFOs and other finance professionals today. Consider these dos and don’ts when beginning the scenario planning process.
Despite advances in technology, the Nostradamus School of Management still doesn't exist. How would another prolonged business disruption affect your organization? What would it mean for revenue? Our employees? Scenario planning can answer these questions.
Despite advances in technology, the Nostradamus School of Management still doesn't exist. How would another prolonged business disruption affect your organization? What would it mean for revenue? Our employees? Scenario planning can answer these questions.