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March Madness Matchup: Credit Management Tools Ranked
March is for brackets. So this year, we decided credit strategy deserved one too.
Differences Between Conditional & Unconditional Lien Waivers
Conditional lien waivers protect your rights until payment is received and cleared. Unconditional lien waivers release your rights as soon as you...
A Quick Guide to Mechanic's Lien Rights in Canada
Let’s Talk Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Canada Over the last few years, several provinces in Canada have modernized or proposed amendments to their...
What Is The Federal Miller Act?
In 1935, the federal government created the Miller Act statute, requiring prime contractors to obtain a payment bond on any United States Government...
Know Your Customer. Protect Your Cash Flow in Any Economy
Why February Is the Right Time to Strengthen Credit Relationships In today’s economic climate, knowing your customer is not optional. Rising...
Why Waiting Until the 15th Risks Texas Lien and Bond Rights
Texas construction deadlines are strict. When notice timing slips by even one day, mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights can be lost. For many credit...
Lien Waivers in Construction: The 4 Primary Types
Lien Waivers in Construction Lien Waivers are common in construction credit. Project owners will often require lien waivers from contractors,...
Serve Preliminary Notices via Certified Mail
Serving a preliminary notice correctly is one of the most important steps in the preliminary notice process and in protecting your mechanic’s lien...