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Read ArticleWhat makes an effective self-service customer portal?
B2B buyers expect their suppliers to offer similar online tools to consumer retailers. Learn what you need for an integrated online portal that serves your customers while saving you time and money
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Read ArticleThe BlueTarp Building Supply Index - 2018 Q1
Q1 2018 index lowers thanks to contractors expecting the next year's sales to improve with the increase in customer spend driven by consumer confidence and recent tax breaks
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1:13Watch VideoWatch how BlueTarp makes business better for your sales team
We spoke with sales managers using BlueTarp about how they now can focus more on customer relationships with access special lines for special jobs and credit line increases when necessary.
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Read ArticleWhy a 24-hour Credit Approval Isn’t Fast Enough
In the world where Amazon has set the standard for convenience and speed, saving customers’ time will earn you a competitive advantage – for both your online and off-line customers.
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Read ArticleThree Surprising Ways Your Credit Platform is Slowing Down Sales—And How to Fix Them
A manual, one-size-fits-all approach to credit can turn away prospects, create inefficient sales targeting and distract your sales team from selling.
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Read ArticleThree Ways to Upgrade Your B2B Customer Experience
The evolving consumer experience has led B2B customers to expect similar, but not identical, experiences when doing business with their suppliers.The key is to understand where those differences lie.
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Read ArticleThree Ways to Prevent B2B Fraud
77% of businesses have lost money due to fraud.[1] B2B fraud can take many forms, including account takeovers, business identity theft and even shell companies.
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Read ArticleAttracting Millennials as the Workers and Customers of Tomorrow
In a recent study, recruiters said work-life balance was millennial job seekers’ most important priority. Meanwhile, millennials ranked compensation and benefits as their top priority.
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1:00:48Watch VideoThree Ways to Turn Your Credit Program into a Dynamic Growth Engine
BlueTarp partnered with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors to present our top tips and latest best practices. Learn how to accelerate your B2B sales – including e-commerce. We’ll disc
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Read ArticleThe Blind Side: Is Your A/R Program Saving Customers’ Time and Effort?
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Scott recently sat down with First Annapolis to discuss the commercial credit landscape. Read the whole interview: https://t.co/shulXKG2I9 https://t.co/HyW9fl1Sfo
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Read ArticleTen Insider Tips: How to Judge Creditworthiness
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Read ArticleWill you lose customers if you refuse credit cards?
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2:23Watch VideoWatch how BlueTarp makes business better for credit managers
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Read ArticleThe BlueTarp Building Supply Index - 2016 Q4
BlueTarp's quarterly measures of the economic health of the building supply industry continues to show industry stability. Contractor confidence is high.
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Read ArticleWhat is the True Cost of a Customer?
Most dealers precisely know their gross margins but may still be surprised to find that some customers are costing them money rather than being profitable. What can you do to increase sales?
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Read ArticleWhat Are Your True Costs of Providing In-House Credit?
Knowing the true combined costs of extending credit to your customers is key to managing your program in an industry like building supply where margins are only 4-5%
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Read ArticleDo Your Customers Expect Online Credit Tools?
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Read ArticleDo early-pay discounts deliver the value they are costing you?
look carefully at what you are getting in return for offering a 1% or 2% early-pay discount, you could be spending that money in a way that is much more impactful.
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2:43Watch VideoWatch how BlueTarp makes business better for Your Customers
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2:02Watch VideoWatch how BlueTarp makes business better for Haley Lumber
Haley Lumber uses BlueTarp Powered to be protected from credit risk and paid up front for all their B2B sales. Customers hate change, so Haley opts to handle collections and customer service in house.
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1:31Watch VideoAre You Protected From the Next Economic Downturn?
Taking early action ensures the health and security of your business. Learn 4 key areas to focus on to strengthen your cash flow and build up your cash reserves.
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1:00Watch VideoGetting Paid: Credit Strategies That Work
Learn the surprising cost of your credit program when using credit cards and early pay discounts, see risk trends over the past year and how you can prepare for the next downturn.
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Think you'll lose revenue and customers by refusing credit cards? In ProSales Online, Scott demonstrates how you will make more money with a no-credit-card policy http://ow.ly/7R1e301LkxQ
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1:37Watch VideoTransform your delinquent A/R into healthy cash flow
Do you have strong sales, but are not always paid on time? Set your sights on growth by starting with a clean balance sheet and strong cash flow. Watch how.
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Read ArticleHow to Stage Your Company for Sale
Staging your company for sale takes time and discipline. Learn best steps to improve your balance sheet and clean up AR so you can obtain maximum value when the time comes.
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1:58Watch VideoWatch how BlueTarp funds and protects your business
BlueTarp is a B2B credit management company that funds and protects your business. Improve your cash flow – Get paid upfront, at the frequency of your choice, so you can invest with confidence and s
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Strong Financials and Selling Your Business: Published in LBM Journal
Smart credit and collection processes makes your company more attractive to potential owners. Having your financials in order helps ensure a more profitable sale. Start by addressing three key aspects
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Preparing to Sell or Transfer Ownership of Your Business
Whether selling to a third party or keeping the business in the family, having your financials in order early helps ensure a more successful transition. Start by addressing these best practices.
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Read ArticleThe BlueTarp Building Supply Index - 2017 Q4
Q4 2017 continued to reach all time highs driven by consumer confidence. But, delinquency levels remain elevated warranting close monitoring.
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Read ArticleThe BlueTarp Building Supply Index - 2017 Q3
BlueTarp’s Building Supply Index 2017 Q3 is a quarterly measure of the economic health of the building supply industry. It is a weighted composite of proprietary BlueTarp spending and delinquency data
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Read ArticleThe BlueTarp Building Supply Index - 2017 Q2
BlueTarp’s Building Supply Index is a quarterly measure of the economic health of the building supply industry. It is a weighted composite of proprietary BlueTarp spending and delinquency data
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Read ArticleThe BlueTarp Building Supply Index - 2017 Q1
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Read ArticleThe BlueTarp Building Supply Index - 2016 Q3
BlueTarp's quarterly measure of the economic health of the building supply industry shows that the industry has stabilized, but there's some optimism for future growth.
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Read ArticleThe BlueTarp Building Supply Index - 2016 Q2
BlueTarp's quarterly Index shows how the health of the building supply industry is trending, compared to last year, by taking a look at driving factors and BlueTarp proprietary data
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Read ArticleHow to Stage Your Company for Sale
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Read ArticleHow to Get Top Dollar When Selling Your Business
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Read ArticleHow to Build the Cash Reserves You Need to Guard Against the Next Downturn
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Read ArticleCash Flow Management Can Kill a Business…..or Make It Thrive.
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Read ArticleDon’t Let Big Banks Starve Your Business- Here Are Alternatives to Get the Cash Flow You Need
There are three alternatives pathways to get the cash flow you need. Learn about other available sources, how to take carefully select your path by closely examine the net carrying costs of the debt.
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Read ArticleAll Customers Are Not the Same…So Don’t Treat Them That Way!
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BlueTarp Financial As LBM evolves, so should the ways you judge performance. Learn more in ProSales Magazine: http://bit.ly/2dpOaMJ
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Read ArticleA new behind-the-scenes credit service
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Read ArticleThree ways to leverage the growing economy
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Read ArticleJim Moody from CSA
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Read ArticleFour ways your credit program can give you a competitive advantage
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Read ArticleLBM Journal: Are you ready for growth?
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