The data that has come pouring from China of late points to a real economic crisis, the worst the nation has experienced in decades. The slump in the second quarter took the economy to a contraction of 2.6% from the…
Separating the hype from reality is harder than it appears. When it comes to the economy it has been pointed out that perception often is reality. If people think a recession is coming they react in a way that makes…
The passage of time fuels the never-ending cycle of new hires and retirees flowing in and out of the workforce. Those who are bringing their careers to a close often leave behind knowledge and experience, while the newly employed build…
Incidents of fraud have increased in recent years, and the information you are getting on your credit applications may be part of the trend. Learn what to watch for when reviewing your applications to determine if your request for credit…
As the world experiences an increase explosion of new and invasive ransomware attacks that target businesses of all sizes it is important to implement measures to protect your data infrastructure and systems. Companies need to utilize a combination of security…
Cybercrimes have wreaked havoc on businesses since before the invention of the computer, so the risk is nothing new. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought the fear of cyberattacks to the forefront in recent weeks. “We need to be…
Hello, my name is John Jaeger, I have been a member of NACM Connect for many years. During that time I have had the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors, many different committees, and also as an instructor…
At a recent visit to a favorite antique shop, I came across a coated wire desk plaque of the word “Learn” in beautiful cursive script sitting on a dusty shelf. Being somewhat of an antique myself, I was immediately inspired…
Fresh out of college I began working for D&B as an Inside Reporter in the Credit Services Division. One of my tasks was to write new BIR’s (Business Information Reports) on businesses. There were always two big challenges: Convince the…
