Recent Signs of Economic Trouble Ahead
Historically, we have a recession in the US every 5 to 7 years and on that basis, we’re due for the next one now. The economic cycle has come full circle and signs of contraction are starting to pop up. Over the last month, I have shared at least four articles...
Growth Through Exporting: How to get paid?
In his recent blog post, Bill May with High Value Manufacturing Consulting wrote about the growth opportunities for SME’s in…
Is your crystal ball dirty?
An insurance broker contacted me recently because a large, European-owned industrial manufacturer had expressed interest in trade credit insurance. They had one particular customer that had become a concern, although they were quick to point out that they had never...
Calm Before Economic Storm? 3 Steps to Take Now
Since the start of 2016 the volatility of the global economy has come to everyone’s attention. The impact of the collapse in energy prices, its effect on global currencies, the slowdown in the manufacturing sector and maybe most importantly, the increase...
Coface Panorama Brazil: No quick fix for the crisis
Global credit insurer Coface has published a new outlook for Brazil. The country, downgraded to B by Coface in September, has been facing a scenario of…
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