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International Banking

Why Your Company Should Ask Foreign Suppliers to Renegotiate Prices

The recent strength of the US dollar makes now a good time to ask foreign suppliers to reduce US dollar prices.
Looking ahead to 2025, there is scope for US-based companies making USD payments to proactively reach out to suppliers and ask to share in their improved economics.
Finance

How to Create a High-Efficiency Custom Manufacturing System

Companies can profitably scale to higher-volume, mass customization by enhancing these four areas.
Because quality is paramount, deepen relationships with suppliers that consistently deliver high-quality components on time and on budget.
International Banking

How to Manage Currency Risk Across the Five Phases of Cross-Border M&A

Before closing your merger or acquisition, consider the risks that may impact deal viability, probability of close and ultimate profitability.
The landscape for cross-border mergers and acquisitions is complex and ever-evolving. Understanding key foreign exchange and liquidity considerations may prove to be not just advantageous but imperative to deal success and profitability.
Industry Expertise

What's Covered by Commercial Auto Insurance?

Commercial vehicle insurance is crucial to protecting your company's fleet of vehicles, but it may also be helpful in other scenarios.
By insuring against the risk of any possible property damage, injuries, medical expenses or losses resulting from an accident or theft, you're effectively buffering your company's finances from potentially high claims and settlements.
Community Association Banking

Engage and retain community association management talent

Learn strategies to help address the shortage of community association managers. Our Insider Series explores promising tactics used by growing companies.
If we don't take care of our team, our staff and our people, what's the point of doing this?
Industry Expertise

Business Basics of Tree Farming

Here's what you need to know about running a successful tree farming business.
You can sell directly to consumers, other businesses or wholesalers who then sell to consumers.
Industry Expertise

What to Know About Setting Up a Grant

Your business can help your community with a charitable fund. And there are benefits for your business, too.
Putting a program in place not only benefits your community, but it's also smart for your business.
Industry Expertise

Predictive Maintenance Optimization

Manufacturers can maximize critical assets and achieve efficiencies with predictive maintenance.
Extending the life of critical machines and equipment can go a long way in better managing capital and boosting ROI.
Treasury Management

The Path to Streamlined Financial Reconciliation

Learn five steps organizations can take to streamline the account reconciliation process and prepare for digital transformation.
As finance teams look to the future, there are several strategies they can implement now to streamline their existing reconciliation process and prepare for digital transformation.
Treasury Management

Is Your Business Ready for Purchasing Cards?

P-cards offer increased control over employee spending. Here's how to decide if they're right for your business.
For many organizations, implementing a purchasing card program can help improve operational efficiency while saving both time and money.
Industry Expertise

Defining Success With Overseas Suppliers

Quality partnerships drive the likelihood of success in global sourcing relationships.
As with any business relationship, overseas partnerships carry risks.
Finance

Fund Your Business Expansion With the Right Type of Financing

There's no one-size-fits-all commercial real estate solution.
The right commercial loan for you depends on your business, your budget and how much money you need.
Industry Expertise

The Basics of Trade Association Fee Pricing

Trade association membership fees can be set based on your value, industry and operational costs.
Establishing fair fees starts with understanding your association's costs.
Industry Expertise

Budgeting for Government Agencies

Engaging more managers in the initial agency budget discussions will drive powerful results.
As you work on the budget, maintain focus on the most important items and the objectives.
Finance

Getting Started With Gender-Lens Investing

Gender-lens investing can help you support women while capturing great investment returns.
Companies can't simply say they're an "equal opportunity employer" to be gender-lens approved. Rather, they need to walk the talk.
Accounting

In-House Accounting or Outsourcing: How to Choose

There are lots of perks to having an in-house accountant. But does the cost make sense for your company?
Whether your company will benefit from having an in-house accountant depends on the reasons you need an accountant and several other factors.

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