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October 29, 2024

Relatively little has changed over the past 25 years in the credit management profession. Yes, we now send e-mails and text messages instead of faxes and letters. Moreover, we have “fancy” systems and AI. However, in essence, outstanding receivables have not declined structurally within organisations, said Meri Nasole, at the first Onguard University event.

October 15, 2024

Digitalisation and vulnerability are two sides of the same coin. When we lock our doors leaving the house but skip the 2FA setup to secure our digital assets, it’s time to “act the other way around” and start learning from the younger, said Adriaan Kom, Managing Director, Onguard, in an article posted on VCMB.

October 9, 2024

The surge in popularity of ChatGPT in late 2022 has put AI in the spotlight for its potential to streamline work processes in every business, including the finance sector. How do organisations perceive and leverage AI to optimise their processes and what is the role of the finance professional in this landscape? 

July 25, 2024

Earlier in 2024, we surveyed 300+ CFOs and financial professionals in the Netherlands to study how they view current technology trends and their impact on the finance sector. The research findings were shared in four different whitepapers, entitled the FinTech Baropapers. Let’s sneak a peek at the key takeaways.

July 18, 2024

She has been with Onguard for 6 years, she started as an intern to climb to an Event Manager, and she effectively shares her energy between two roles in the company! This is Denise Rossen, Event Manager, Onguard, and All-round Marketer, Outstanding24. 

July 5, 2024

Following Visma’s example in 2022, Onguard is now a member of the UN Global Compact Network Netherlands, officially committing to align its operations with the Ten Principles for responsible business practices and drive awareness in the corporate world. 

July 1, 2024

When he was a child, he wanted to become a pastry chef. At 21 years old, he had his own business providing IT services to small companies. And in his free time, he is a music producer! This is Jordy Zijp, team lead at the CreditManager Customer Service department. 

June 17, 2024

Research by Onguard in 2024 showed that almost half of organisations in the Netherlands have to wait more than 30 days for their invoices to be paid. The findings are confirmed in a recent study by Allianz, unveiling an increase in DSO by +3 days in 2023. 

June 10, 2024

You know he is the one passing by your desk because you hear a whistle. He is an early bird, he enjoys asking questions to keep everyone busy, and he recently saw a meeting room in the office named after him.

May 7, 2024

Did you know that in 2023 we sent 6.241 empty cans for recycling? Sustainability is not a sprint, it’s a marathon, and a difference comes with a few small steps every day. This is why we are excited to join Visma’s Sustainability Month this May.

March 1, 2024

Encourage customers to pay their accounts on time. Read 5 tips that can be implemented right away and which will ensure a constant cashflow.

January 26, 2024

It’s crucial to reflect on the importance of security for our digital lives in an era where information is more valuable than ever.

January 15, 2024

Onguard announces changes to management team

January 5, 2024

There is a looming shortage of Credit Managers on the horizon – now is the time for smart credit management software.

October 31, 2023

Explore how to improve customer relationships and drive a sustainable and optimised credit management process for your organisation.

October 25, 2023

After months of hard work we achieved a Platinum security status for the latest version of our credit management solution CreditManager.

October 19, 2023

Working in a data-driven way is becoming increasingly important, but data-driven working within credit management is not easy to achieve.

October 16, 2023

Cybercrime is the most common and disruptive form of fraud for the financial sector, but there is a new form of cyber-enabled fraud that requires increasing attention and action: platform fraud.

August 30, 2023

Which parts of risk management are essential for you in 2023, and what should finance professionals consider?

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