Tom Sharman
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Strong finish to 2025 raises hopes for long-awaited lift-off
Watch the video to learn how you can access industry leading CRE news and the data analytics you need to drive success. This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.
Offices vs WFH: A tale of sound and fury signifying nothing
Few property-related topics seem to attract as much impassioned debate as the supposed face-off between office working and working from home. However, the spectacle increasingly resembles an angry old man arguing with himself inside a phone box. Watch the video to learn how you can access industry leading CRE news and the data analytics you need to drive success. This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers. Sign Up For a Demo To Learn More. Explore CoStar Already A Subscriber?
The Chartered Institute of Credit Management arrives on TikTok
You are here: Homepage Resource library search The Chartered Institute of Credit Management arrives on TikTok We might be a bit late to the game, but we're now on TikTok! Why is the Chartered Institute of Credit Management going onto TikTok? This National Apprenticeship Week, we've launched our first few videos to help promote the credit management and debt collection career to the younger generation.
Find your apprenticeship in credit
It’s National Apprenticeship Week, which is the yearly celebration of all things – you guessed it – apprenticeships. In particular, this blog will discuss Apprenticeships in Credit. Credit Control Apprenticeships – what are they? Credit Control Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to enhance or start your credit career and a way of gaining a CICM Qualification without the costs of going to university.
The Power of a Qualified Workforce
Qualifications are the key to unlocking workforce efficiency and effectiveness, increasing the organisation’s return on investment. In this blog, we will look at the power of having a Qualified workforce in your organisation. Having staff within your organisation that are taking a qualification can introduce new ideas and skills into the team.
How will you develop your teams in 2025?
2024 is entering its final few months and we can’t quite believe how quickly everything has come and gone. Unlike last year with CICM Wrapped, we’re not going to look back on what we’ve achieved, but instead we’re going to look into what you can achieve next year.
The Under-appreciated art of Credit Management
In the grand scheme of business operations, credit management and debt collection often take a reluctant backseat. These functions, while often overlooked, are crucial to a company's financial health and overall success. Yet, they remain underappreciated and underfunded, especially in the realm of professional development. Lack of visibility – These functions are often seen as transactional rather than strategic.
Fundamentals of Enforcement
I am an authorised High Court Enforcement Officer and Director of Corporate Governance at High Court Enforcement Group, the UK’s largest independent company of High Court Enforcement Officers. I am also the Chair and a director of the High Court Enforcement Officers’ Association.
Unravelling analytics in credit management
My DSO Manager is an all-in-one intelligent SaaS accounts receivable and credit management system that provides real-time insight and scalability from SMEs to international multi-entity companies. It helps AR analysts, accounting or finance managers, and any client-facing employee, manage risk and maximize cash collection.
The Future of Fraud: The latest on AI
Two weeks ago, on the 13th of May, OpenAI did the latest showcase with GPT-4o, the latest advancement in Artificial Intelligence. But, we can't stop thinking about the future risks this could bring the credit management and debt collections industry... This new technology brings a whole “can of worms” along with it for the Credit Management and Debt Collections Industry.
The relationship between mental health and the Credit Management and Debt Collections Industry
World Mental Health Day is the 10th October 2024. Let's talk about how we can help customers suffering with poor mental health and, just as importantly, ourselves when it all gets a "bit too much". The Mental Health Foundation tells us that 875,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression and anxiety in 2022/23. As Credit Management and Debt Collections professionals, we are used to looking after vulnerable customers suffering from poor mental health.
The Learning and Development Journey | Valda Energy
If you're reading this, you're likely thinking about what opportunities are available in Credit Management and Debt Collections to continue your professional development and advance your career.
Community Voice: Simon Johnson
SIG Director of UK Credit Management, SIG A technically strong and commercial director with considerable experience of driving and managing change and delivering results. Persuasive communication skills and the ability to deliver high quality financial services within a pressurised and dynamic organisation. Focused on continuous improvement through lean management, waste reduction and business process re-engineering including creation and development of SSC environments.
Community Voice: Jamie Thornton MCICM (Grad)
Meet another member of the community: Jamie Thornton On this episode of the community voice, we sat down with the Chair of the Sheffield and District branch and also the Head of Accounts Receivable and Billing at TES, Jamie Thornton MCICM (Grad). Achievements and a Rewarding Career Path Out of Jamie’s experience, he narrowed one of his proud achievements to the time he joined a business and reduced the over 60-day debtors by 21% within the first few months during challenging times.
What's the economic outlook for 2024?
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Community Voice: Rebecca Parsons’ Credit Control Apprenticeship Experience
Rebecca Parsons had a diverse career experience before finding herself in the Credit Control position. Prior to completing her Level 2 Apprenticeship in Credit Control, Rebecca was a Credit Admin. She mentioned the challenge she faced with taking on the apprenticeship as a “mature” student, but it was all made worth it when she realised the importance of displaying her hard work and dedication to her 11 year old son.
The Winners of the British Credit Awards 2024
Discover who displayed excellence in their Credit Management and Collections teams in 2023 and can hold their heads up high in 2024. The British Credit Awards celebrate the achievements of the professionals, teams and organisations that stand out in the Credit Management and Debt Collections Industry. The night took place on the 1st of February 2024 and this blog hosts the "Hall of Fame" of those that stand out from the crowd.
Credit and Collections Essentials 2024
Head of Strategic Relationships, Chartered Institute of Credit Management Post University, in summary my career started in retail banking with Northern Rock plc, experiencing first-hand the credit crunch of 2008, I subsequently moved into the credit services sector, joining a trade body representing debt collection, where my passion for learning was cultivated. From then on, I have been associated with the credit industry until today.
85 Years of Advancing the Credit Profession: What does the future hold for CICM?
The Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) enters its 85th Anniversary. Since the beginning, just before the breakout of the Second World War, through to the pandemic and riding the turbulent tides of the modern economy; the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has remained a pillar of solidarity and knowledge for the Credit Management and Collections profession.
Online Courses in Credit Management and Debt Collections
Whether you're a seasoned credit or debt professional or someone looking to break into this field, the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) offers comprehensive online courses that can help you build the skills needed to succeed. Taking charge of your professional development by ensuring your skills and knowledge are relevant and up to date is a key requirement for career success.
What is the credit outlook for 2024?
Esker’s Experts and Insights On the 6th of December, our corporate partner, Esker, hosted an engaging webinar filled with experts that provided interesting insights into what we should expect for 2024. In this blog, we’ll take an opportunity to highlight some of the things mentioned on the panel.
Everything you need to know about Annual General Meeting’s
Find out why AGM's (Annual General Meetings) are ran by the CICM Branches and how important they are to get involved. What is a CICM Branch AGM? The CICM Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an opportunity for branch members toreview the year's branch events, to allow transparency of branch funds, elect new Branch Committee members and to allow discussion on future plans and direction of the branch and its activity.
CICM | Credit Day 2023: A Resounding Success
The Chartered Institute of Credit Management’s (CICM) Southern branches delivered an exceptional Face-to-Face event for the Credit Community in 2023. This year’s Annual Southern Credit Day was held at the prestigious Twickenham Stoop stadium, home of the Harlequins Rugby Club.
Prospect of Calmer Waters Ahead as Rates Curve Flattens
Watch the video to learn how you can access industry leading CRE news and the data analytics you need to drive success. This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.
British Credit Awards 2024 Shortlist Announced! - Chartered Institute of Credit Management
The British Credit Awards 2024 gets closer and closer with each passing minute. The much-awaited moment of revealing who makes the shortlist for 2024 is finally upon us. Celebrate Excellence Firstly, congratulations to all of those who have made the shortlist. These awards are a beacon of recognition for those who continue to push the boundaries, innovate, and raise the standards of Credit Management and Debt Collection.
The benefits of training your Credit and Collections team
The benefits of training the credit and collections team A business is only as good as the team behind it. So, it’s worth investing in your company’s most important asset – its people. Training is proven to empower individuals, enhance in-house knowledge, upskill and modernise productivity and boost your organisation’s profile to create a high-performing team.
Clarins Success Story: A Credit & Collections team with confidence
Clarins Success Story: A Credit & Collections team with confidence Recently, we sat down and spoke with Terri-Louise Taylor MCICM (Grad) and Luke Boorman from Clarins. Clarins have been through the CICMQ accreditation process, and their journey to achievement is inspiring.
When should you consider a Creditor's Petition for Insolvency?
Insolvency Essentials: When should you consider a Petition? Last week, we were joined by Philip Roberts, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management and Head of Debt Recovery at Clarke Willmott LLP In the current economic climate, insolvencies continue to hit record highs. Many of these are voluntary as unfortunately, some businesses simply cannot pay their debts and choose to undertake an insolvency process.
Liquidity Set for Recovery in 2023 as Investors Sniff a Bargain
Watch the video to learn how you can access industry leading CRE news and the data analytics you need to drive success. This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.
Lookalike Logos: Chanel Loses Trademark Dispute with Huawei
Within intellectual property law, logo disputes are common and often high-profile. The latest involves the French luxury fashion house, Chanel, which has lost its trademark dispute against the Chinese technology company, Huawei. This trademark spat highlights how global fashion houses are keen for their brands to be viewed as synonymous with luxury, style and crucially, exclusivity.
VR Content Creators to keep you entertained during quarantine
We’re not used to spending so much time locked up in our homes, it can get quite boring after a while. We’ve compiled a list of VR content creators that we’re loving at the moment. The list focuses on channels big and small, we cover a wide variety of genres such as comedy, news, vlogs and more.
CoStar Column: Will relief rally help to stem retail fund redemptions?
December 20, 2019|Tom Sharman Tom Sharman, Head of Research & Strategy for Real Estate Finance at NatWest, looks at how the rally for real estate following the General Election may impact open-ended funds The immediate reaction of the markets to the election result was unequivocally positive. The stock market climbed sharply, and Sterling reached a 12-month highs against both the Dollar and the Euro.
CoStar Column: Shopping centres and WeWork more than a sideshow to Brexit drama
At the time of writing, the UK and the EU have confirmed a new withdrawal agreement. However, given increasingly complicated parliamentary arithmetic, it is still as yet unknown what exactly will happen on October 31st. For the property industry as a whole, this uncertainty is far from ideal, yet there will be many for whom the Brexit saga may feel of secondary importance right now.
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I Spoke To An Ex-Vine Celebrity About Vine's ClosureWeRSM
What started out as a small project with a bold idea, by co-founders Dom Hofmann, Rus Yusupov, and Colin Kroll in June 2012, quickly turned into ‘the next big thing,’ with Twitter acquiring it just 5 months later for a cool $30 million. Now, it’s about to close down. Just 7 months after founding the company, they released their product to the world. With the help of then-thriving Twitter, millions of users signed up.
SNAPCHAT JUST CHANGED VIDEO FOREVER. – TwelveA.M.
Brands have embraced video. Particularly in newer formats: vertical and square. They understand that competitors are fighting for attention on social?—?saturated with content. They understand that users view content on a newsfeed, and want it hassle-free?—?after all, a staggering 85% of videos are played without any sound. There’s just one problem; consumers associate vertical footage with amateur footage. Authentic yes, but not necessarily professional. For brands this has been a problem.
An Innovation Department Is Like A Rolex Watch
It’s been three weeks since one of the largest advertising agencies dismissed me and my team; the innovation facilitator between the group and its clients. Believe it or not, I hate the word innovation. It’s included in two of my job titles, and it irritates me. Not because it’s not important, but because it should be fundamental. Liri Andersson, founder of ‘this fluid world’ once said to me whilst we worked on her digital report with INSEAD: Why do we have heads of digital?
5 Minutes with Paul Sackmann, Social Marketing & Community Coordinator, EMEA, Hootsuite
Hootsuite's Social Marketing & Community Coordinator, EMEA, Paul Sackmann took 5 minutes out of his busy schedule to speak with us ahead of his talk to discuss Hootsuite, their Ambassador programme and all things Digital Marketing. Paul is in charge of their social strategy for EMEA. With over 12 million users worldwide, Paul has experience in growing and nurturing communities, executing social strategies and delivering social media success across multiple languages.
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