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Business Credit Pro Newsletter - Aug 2010
(Past issues archived!  Click here!)
THE NEW BUSINESS CREDIT PRO IS HERE!  CLICK AND READ....
AWESOME GOOD STUFF INSIDE

 
Do you sell internationally? Are you thinking about selling internationally?
If your answer to either of these questions is 'yes', please look for more information on our:
2010-2011 International Groups Calendar
 
Education Summertime Twofer Sale
Send two people for the price of one to many of our workshops and seminars.
Click Here to see our education calendar...
 

Congratulations to NACM Houston's Newest Professional Designees
Tracia Booth, CCE
James Michael Denshaw, CCE

 
NACM Houston: Your Port in a Storm
2010 Annual Meeting Photos
2010 Annual Meeting Photos
MORE PHOTOS

Pre Moss installs incoming Chairman Gary White, CCE

Credit Executive of the Year: Pre Moss

Chris Myers accepts the WJ Wissel Chairman's Citation from Chairman Charley Paup, CCE

Robert Verhage of StarTex Power accepts the Excellence in Credit Award from Carl Dore'
 

Credit Congress 2010

More photos

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FTC Delays "Red Flags" Rules Till December 31, 2010


The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), under pressure from Congress, delayed enforcement of the "Red Flags" Rules yet again, this time till December 31, 2010. The Rules were originally set to go into effect next week, on June 1, 2010, but citing pending legislative changes, the Commission once again decided to delay enforcement.

The "Red Flags" Rules were established under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) and require "creditors" and "financial institutions" to develop written rules designed to help identify, detect and respond to patterns, practices or specific activities—known as "red flags"—that could indicate identity theft. However, potential changes are being considered in Congress that will aim to address lingering questions about which entities are covered by the Rules. NACM has repeatedly covered the FTC's "Red Flags" Rules in both eNews and Business Credit magazine. The association has also sought to assist business creditors with compliance by hosting teleconferences led by FTC staff and legal experts, as well as by offering a template for a "Red Flags" program in Business Credit and on its online resource library.

For more information, visit NACM's Blog by clicking here.

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Hey, catch the new postings in the "Members Only" section of the website....just go to Login, click the Members Only button....Texas Constitutional Lien form and a brand new article on the new Red Flag Laws and how they might affect you are out there today!

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WOULD YOU ALLOW SOMEONE TO SIPHON GAS FROM YOUR TANK WHILE YOU STOOD THERE?
Information received from a credit group meeting or credit group member MAY NOT be shared with anyone who has dropped the group or declined to join!  It's the same thing....members paid, members showed up and members shared -- non-group members may not benefit!  Sharing group information that is not your own experience may result in termination of membership.

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International Sales?  Consider



NACM Houston now offers Skyminder International Reports! Call your Account Representative at 281.228.6100 now for more information.

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Want to know how important
you are around here?

Click here for the
NACM Houston Core Values!

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Group Bennies!

Remember, Industry Credit Group Members receive FLASH information emailed to you as it happens!  Bankruptcy, Liens, Judgments and other significant, factual customer events....not in a Group?  Call Kathy Pace today to inquire!

NACM's On-Line Career Center

 Find a new employee!  Find a job!  Post your resume for FREE!
Bylaws for National Association  of Credit Management of South Texas are now published online....to review or print a copy...click here.

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Interested in what members have to say about NACM?

Click on a photo and see!

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NACM Houston provides Equifax Small Business Credit Reports to the products you can obtain from us at economical, member-only prices!  Call Byron McKinney today to request information and to schedule your personal demonstration

All South 2010
Mark your calendar now for the 2010 All South Credit Conference!
October 17-20, 2010
Oklahoma City - a city of surprises!

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Congratulations to Bernard Forde, NACM VP of Finance & Administration, on being named one of the top 3 Small Non-Profit CFOs in Houston!

Attending the awards luncheon on May 21st with Mr. Forde (left) were Kathleen Quill and Chris Myers

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NEW!
We are pleased to present new business insurance programs for you, our members...click here for more info.
 

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ACM, NCT Merge to Create United Tranz*Actions

In January American Check Management (ACM) merged with its long-time competitor, National Check Trust, Inc. (NCT), forming a new financial services company known as: United Tranz*Actions, LLC (UTA).

This will provide NACM members with an expanded product line, as well as a strengthened infrastructure to support continued growth and expansion of products.

“This is a powerhouse solution. We are truly a one-stop, fully loaded billing and payment solution,” said Dean Middleton, president of United Tranz*Actions. “Our competitive advantage is that we are able to distribute your statement and invoicing as your customers want it; make those same documents available online; and, accept payment – all with the click of a mouse.”

NCT has historically specialized in marketing its Check Guarantee services to both the automotive industry and the building and materials industry. They have been very successful in both industry segments and their Check Guarantee product has proven to be an industry leader. Now, as UTA, we can offer NACM members the best of both Check Guarantee programs.

In addition to its leading Check Guarantee service, ACM has been making great strides in the development of its electronic services portfolio. The current offering includes:

• Credit Card Processing;
• Remote Check Deposit-with no NSF’s;
• Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment;
• Online Bill Pay;
• EFT/ACH-Check by Phone; and,
• E-mmediate
sm-Check by Phone with no NSF’s.

NACM members can purchase these services as a complete benefits package, or opt for ala carte services. Together, this merger can only mean positive things for NACM members.

For the time being, current customers will see no changes in existing services.  “There’s no rush to make change,” he said. “We’ll roll out a logo when we decide on one, but after that, the only changes will be for the benefit of our customers.”

Equifax reports increased 4% on January 1, 2010. NACM Houston provides Equifax Small Business Credit Reports to the products you can obtain from us at economical, member-only prices!  Call Byron McKinney today to request information and to schedule your personal demonstration.

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Don't forget NACM's
On-Line Career Center

Find a new employee! 
Find a job!

 

NACM Houston Credit Reporting Services --
STILL THE BEST BARGAIN IN THE USA!
 

Login and check our our new credit report format. WITH dynamic scoring!  Easier to read, prints just like you see it.  For a no-charge look, search for customer "sample" in TX and click on the primary file! 
C'mon, try it today...it's all good!


Need information or help complying with US Export requirements?  The District Export Council, with whom NACM Houston has become involved, can help!  Click here for more information and/or their seminar schedule.

Wow!  What a find!  Need info on the Bankruptcy Code or what's new in bankruptcy case law? A longtime friend of NACM - Houston, D. Brent Wells of Wells & Henry PC has the best on-line source we've found  to keep up to date... Click here to visit Wells & Cuellar, PC's website for all the latest.

Directions to NACM Houston.....click here!          

 



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