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    How the Business Risk Landscape Has Evolved Post-Pandemic ?

    Following the pandemic, industries across the globe spanning various sectors have seen a profound change as market demands have shifted and businesses have strategised to adapt. As the pandemic has made bare the inherent vulnerabilities that lie in certain business models, it has become crystal clear that there needs to be a new way of thinking about risk management for business resilience and sustainability.

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    Credit Management for Business Growth: A Comprehensive Guide

    The business world is dynamic, offering significant rewards but also considerable uncertainties. A crucial factor that distinguishes successful companies is strategic financial planning. This goes beyond just crunching numbers; it involves upholding operational excellence and paving the way for the company’s long-term success.

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    Procurement Risks: Strategic Mitigation for Sustainable Growth

    The procurement process encompasses a number of steps - including sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, purchasing, and management of inventory. While procurement largely refers to the acquisition of raw materials for manufacturing use, it also includes the acquisition of other non-production needs such as the sourcing of external vendors and purchasing of office supplies.

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    Resilient Businesses: A Guide to Effective Risk Management Planning

    Navigating the complex landscape of risks and opportunities is part and parcel of running a business. Whether these risks stem from within your organisation or external sources, understanding and managing them proactively is crucial for your business’s health. This is where you will need an effective enterprise risk management plan that encompasses all aspects of your business’s vulnerabilities. In this guide, we will delve into the world of risk management, focusing on the importance of credit insurance in mitigating financial risks. As you conclude reading this article, you will have a solid grasp on how to develop a risk management plan to safeguard your business’s interests.

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    Navigate uncertainty with Coface's global risk assessments for 160 countries and 13 sectors. 

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    Data & technology: from smart data to predictive risk management solutions

    Because companies now need to go beyond simple access to qualified and added value information, Coface combines the wealth of its data, its unique insights and input from its experts with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence technologies to provide its clients with predictive risk management solutions. Or how to turn commercial risk into growth opportunity!

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    How trade credit insurance helps your SME to grow?

    When granting payment terms to their commercial partners, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not always aware of the risks involved. Find out how Coface's trade credit insurance solutions help you avoid the risk of non-payment so that you can grow with complete confidence.

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    What is political risk and how is it impacting commercial credit?

    With the reshaping of the world order, the rise of (geo)political risk and the climate emergency, political risk is back in the spotlight, with its inevitable economic impact on world trade and businesses. How can we protect ourselves effectively? We take a closer look at this ever-more closely monitored risk.

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    5 false facts about Trade Credit Insurance

    "Trade credit insurance is too expensive and doesn't cover my needs" ; "Managing credit risk is an obstacle to my business development", or "I have financial resources to cover any unpaid invoices!" Have you ever had one of these thoughts? Re-examining stereotypes about TCI might be useful, particularly in an environment where claims experience is accelerating and the risk of bad debts is growing.

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