Consignment Agreements vs. Retail Bankruptcy: UCC Advantages
Are Your Consigned Goods Protected in a Retail Bankruptcy? Picture this: a retail partner you have supplied to for years files for Chapter 11. You...
Lien Index Q1 2026
Lien Index Dips 7% to 51 from Revised Q4 Score of 55, Holding Above Neutral How to Read the Lien Index The NCS Credit Lien Index measures trends in...
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...
How to Secure Credit with UCCs as Default Rates Rise
What's Happening with Rising Business Defaults If you extend credit to other businesses, the economic landscape right now is worth paying attention...
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...
Canadian Construction Projects: Federal & Provincial Law
Canadian Construction Project Types If you are furnishing to a construction project in Canada, you follow steps to secure mechanic’s lien or bond...
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...