Mark Hoppe
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Key elements of a good credit management strategy
The key to managing the risk of non-payment is to have a strong credit management strategy that mitigates these risks an...
Jan 21, 2020

How to overcome the risks of scaling up a business
Beware of scaling up too fast - research shows, high-growth start-ups have a 74 per cent failure rate due to premature s...
Dec 18, 2019

The importance of trade credit insurance when money is tight
Trade credit insurance helps businesses protect their revenues and keep their cashflow healthy even if customers fail to...
Jun 25, 2019

A sale is only a sale once payment is made
Trade credit insurance protect a business against losses, safeguaring its cashflow by covering the shortfall when custom...
Jun 5, 2019

Addressing the key financial challenges start-ups face
Top tips for entrepreneurs in overcoming the financial challenges so many start-ups face in the early days.
Feb 24, 2019

Economic trends to watch in 2019
There are many opportunities for small businesses in 2019 but it's important to understand which of them should be seize...
Jan 10, 2019

How small business can avoid concentration risk
The four perils of concentration risk for small businesses, and how they can be be avoided.
Nov 26, 2018

The true cost of debt
When normal debt turns to bad debt it’s a sign that accounts receivable aren’t being managed effectively and you can qui...
Nov 22, 2018

How to leverage emerging market opportunities with trade credit insurance
Trade credit insurance is an important tool that can minimise the risk of doing business in volatile regions or emerging...
Oct 24, 2018

Why you need to include trade credit insurance in your new FY budget
Trade credit insurance covers your losses if you don’t receive payment from your customers thereby offering you a safety...
Aug 13, 2018