Blogs
Using CreditManager alongside your existing ERP software for data exchange
How to use CreditManager alongside your existing ERP software to ensure efficient and accurate data exchange. Enrich your data with CreditManager.
How integrated processes make order-to-cash more effective and improve customer experience
This blog explores which processes in the order-to-cash chain can and should be integrated, some of the technology needed to make this happen and the advantages of doing this.
The changing role of the CFO
The CFO’s role is evolving due to automation technologies being used in financial processes. Real-time access to data gives valuable insights.
Infographic Order-to-cash integrations
This infographic shows you how each chain in the order-to-cash process seamlessly integrates with CreditManager. Furthermore, it highlights who our integration partners are and the main commercial benefits for you that arise from our integrations.
How to minimise risk in your order-to-cash process
In this blog, we look at our top three tips to minimise risk in your organisation’s order-to-cash process, from taking out insurance policies to implementing new technology.
How to create a business case for software implementation
It is important to know how to create a successful business case to justify the expense of new software and ensure it delivers true value to an organisation. Carl Lancaster, Head of credit management at Peninsula, shares his experience with implementing Onguard’s CreditManager and the importance of a clear and organised business case.
4 ways to make sure you’re getting the most from your data
Data: we have a lot of it, we gather more of it every day and we look for ways to get even more. But what are you actually doing with it to ensure you optimize your order to cash process?
Infographic Finance cycles
Real-time information and reports are becoming the norm. How do finance professionals report, where do they store data and how do they use this data?
5 quick fixes to prevent late payments
Late payments are a problem for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Here are five steps you can take in order to help you streamline your payment collection processes and improve your business.
How Robotics and AI could instigate a revolution in the finance sector
How Robotics and AI could instigate a revolution in the finance sector A major revolution seems to be taking place within the world of finance. The introduction of new technology in the form of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI looks set to overhaul the way we work. Businesses have traditionally been limited to IT […]
5 key success factors for the smooth implementation of a credit management strategy
An ineffective credit management strategy can impede a business’ growth. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure the smooth implementation of a credit management strategy. This blog lays out 5 key factors to make sure your business makes this happen.
The pros and cons of cloud software
In recent years, more and more businesses have begun to adopt cloud software. In this post, we look at the benefits of implementing cloud-based solutions and how their use can help businesses add value.
Personalised communication modules makes things easier for customers
Personalised communication modules ensure that the communication within the organisation is also smooth during the last steps in the Order to Cash process. Each contact moment is an opportunity to satisfy customers.
Provision of financial information: from on-time to real-time
The digital revolution makes it possible to make decisions based on real-time information provision. Will finance cycles change from on-time to real-time?
Infographic: Current trends in the order-to-cash process
What trends are expected to have the greatest impact on the order-to-cash (O2C) process? And what kind of impact will they have? Onguard explains their answers in this infographic.
Infographic Digital Transformation in Insurance
How do finance professionals working in the insurance industry and financial services view the current trends and developments in digital transformation? Check out our infographic.
A guide to better gap analysis: Measure the performance of your credit management
How do you measure the performance of credit management within your organization? There are different ways which each have their benefits and drawbacks. Two popular methods are gap analysis and benchmarking.
From Excel to Excelling with Credit Management Software
Companies are looking to the future and as a result, are updating their systems and moving away from legacy systems. We are seeing a growing number of companies turning their back on Excel and alternatively bringing in new credit management systems with a focus on improving time management.
Benchmarking: where do you start?
How do you measure the performance of credit management within your organisation? There are different ways which each have their benefits and drawbacks.
Three New Credit Management Trends for 2019 and Beyond
Credit management evolves and grows as new technologies and innovation become available. Thanks to advances in technology, new trends are emerging on the credit management scene. Looking to the year ahead, we foresee three trends having a major impact on the world of credit management.
Credit management for insurers: how to keep costs down and ensure happy customers
Stay relevant to your customers. Embrace digitisation within your credit management. Keep your costs down and ensure happy customers.
Customer segmentation: how, what, why
It is easy to underestimate the value of data you have on customers. But in fact, it is the best way of building up a solid profile of your customers that can have a major impact on credit management.
How to ensure better results from credit management
For truly successful credit management, you must implement the right technology, processes and policies. So, how do you ensure you get the most from credit management software and processes? We’ve highlighted some key areas to get you started.
Relationships matter in order-to-cash
Order to Cash: it sounds like such a simple thing doesn’t it? An order comes in, and then a little while later some cash follows it. If only it were that easy! In fact, order to cash (O2C) is a complicated process that requires a lot of work to get it to flow smoothly – and one important part is customer relationships.
Three business hacks to maintain customer satisfaction, even in the event of payment problems
How do insurance companies make sure they get their invoices paid and keep their customer satisfied and on-board. Onguard gives you three business hacks to implement.