News and Trends

How to Make the Most of Industry Conferences

Posted by IBS Marketing on Jan 27, 2022 3:25:35 PM

Whether you’re a natural extrovert or the thought of talking to strangers makes you break into a sweat, industry conferences can be advantageous to your career. Not only do they present great opportunities to learn cutting edge ideas in your industry, they help you meet more people in your field. Expanding your network leads to better business opportunities.

Read More

How Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Companies Can Attract Fleet Customers

Posted by IBS Marketing on Jan 10, 2022 8:57:23 AM

In the past decade alone, technology has changed the heavy duty aftermarket industry landscape. With big-box companies like Amazon getting into the game, small to midsize businesses need to do everything they can to compete and attract new fleet business, while still maintaining their existing customers.

Read More

How to Manage Slow Periods in Accounts Receivable

Posted by IBS Marketing on Dec 20, 2021 2:43:05 PM

Just as any business has its slow and busy seasons, seasonality can also affect accounts receivable -- in workflow and cash flow. The best way to be ready for the highs and lows is to forecast properly and take action to help business ride out the dips and valleys. Rather than be caught unaware of possible payment lags, the best policy is to stay informed and proactive.

Read More

How to Build Strong Vendor Relationships

Posted by IBS Marketing on Dec 8, 2021 10:56:43 AM

Developing strong vendor relationships is crucial to the health of your business and can have a big impact on its success. Vendors benefit businesses in many ways by providing knowledge and expertise, and by supplementing your business offerings. Partnering with vendors to fill in the gaps in the supply chain keeps costs down and business processes running more efficiently. This can be invaluable in the face of disruptions. Vendors also help companies remain on the cutting edge and improve overall quality. As such, it’s important to build and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Read More

Staying a Step Ahead of Fraud

Posted by IBS Marketing on Dec 1, 2021 4:43:04 PM

At Interstate Billing Service, we take the security of clients and customers seriously. Fraud prevention is an industry-wide concern impacting businesses worldwide. There are many areas of vulnerability which require extra vigilance. Here are just a few items of concern and suggestions for best practice worth passing along.

Read More

8 Ways Dealerships Can Prevent Fraud

Posted by IBS Marketing on Nov 16, 2021 1:24:57 PM

Fraud is all too common, and it should come as no surprise that small businesses are at risk. It’s also not surprising that the biggest area of fraud in small businesses occurs in accounts receivable departments. Because of the high number of opportunities for fraud in accounting, small businesses must put measures in place to prevent fraud. Being proactive against fraud is not just vigilant, it’s absolutely necessary to protect your business, profits, and reputation.

Read More

Quick Tips to Establish Yourself as an Industry Thought Leader

Posted by IBS Marketing on Nov 1, 2021 1:50:02 PM

Establishing yourself or your company as an industry leader can benefit both your business and your industry. In addition to increasing your professional value, establishing thought leadership can expand your business network, positively influence brand recognition, generate quality leads, and attract valuable business opportunities.

Read More

IBS and Doosan Bobcat North America Announce Strategic Partnership

Posted by IBS Marketing on Oct 19, 2021 3:30:31 PM

Decatur, Ala. (October, 19, 2021) – Interstate Billing Service (IBS) is pleased to announce a corporate partnership with Doosan Bobcat North America, a global leader in compact equipment. As a shared service provider and industry leader managing commercial accounts receivable, IBS offers a seamless onboarding process and special, pre-negotiated pricing for new Bobcat dealer clients.

Read More

8 Best Practices When Handling Accounts Receivable In-House

Posted by IBS Marketing on Oct 6, 2021 9:20:55 AM

Following best practices when handling accounts receivable in-house is crucial to accurate, ethical bookkeeping, positive customer relations, and thriving business operations. There are several reasons why a business might handle accounts receivable themselves, from saving money on staff and resources, to wanting to keep financial information in-house and confidential.

Read More

Avoid these five costly accounting mistakes

Posted by IBS Marketing on Sep 17, 2021 9:52:14 AM

Most business owners understand that effective financial management is key to their success. But lack of knowledge, frustration, and even avoidance can add up to accounting mistakes that derail future growth.

Protect your business and reduce your stress by avoiding these five costly accounting errors.

Read More

Subscribe for Updates

Recent Posts