2015 is going to be a great year for credit controllers, particularly the ones who have a recognised qualification in the area. There are more jobs available than ever before, so the career prospects are looking good.
For those of you who are not looking to change, 2015 should be the year when previous pay cuts are reversed and you begin to see some extra money in your pay packet, the tax changes announced in the last budget are going to kick into place from this month, so that alone should leave you better off.
As business improves, so will the demand for credit, so I envisage intelligent companies will take a hard look at how they are currently doing business and how they can integrate the credit function into the heart of the commercial zone, to grow profitable sales and to extend their passion for delivering a quality service to all their customers, by taking into account the quality of the invoices and statements they are sending to their customers on a daily basis.
I am hoping that 2015 will be the year when senior managers in business finally recognise the contribution a properly managed credit function can make to every business. Those of you who have attended a talk or a training course will be aware of the expanded scope I recommend for the credit role within business to become the managers of the margin. It is in that space that your true value will shine through and you will begin to make a valuable contribution to your business.
The start of each year is a good time to stop and take stock of where you are and more importantly, where you are going. Plan your career, work out exactly what you have to do to get from where you are to where you want to be. If that includes training, education or advice, I am always happy to help in any way I can.
Take responsibility for where you are now and plan your future with care. The sad fact is most people spend more time planning their summer holidays than they do planning their whole lives. Be part of the 10% of people who are living their lives with purpose.
On the jobs front, I will be keeping an eye on what is going on and through the weekly E-zine I will bring you the pick of them in the coming weeks and providing you with the help and advice you need to get to the next level, no matter where you are now.
One of my favourite questions is “does it make sense?” If it does, do it. If it doesn’t, don’t!
For those of you who are not looking to change, 2015 should be the year when previous pay cuts are reversed and you begin to see some extra money in your pay packet, the tax changes announced in the last budget are going to kick into place from this month, so that alone should leave you better off.
As business improves, so will the demand for credit, so I envisage intelligent companies will take a hard look at how they are currently doing business and how they can integrate the credit function into the heart of the commercial zone, to grow profitable sales and to extend their passion for delivering a quality service to all their customers, by taking into account the quality of the invoices and statements they are sending to their customers on a daily basis.
I am hoping that 2015 will be the year when senior managers in business finally recognise the contribution a properly managed credit function can make to every business. Those of you who have attended a talk or a training course will be aware of the expanded scope I recommend for the credit role within business to become the managers of the margin. It is in that space that your true value will shine through and you will begin to make a valuable contribution to your business.
The start of each year is a good time to stop and take stock of where you are and more importantly, where you are going. Plan your career, work out exactly what you have to do to get from where you are to where you want to be. If that includes training, education or advice, I am always happy to help in any way I can.
Take responsibility for where you are now and plan your future with care. The sad fact is most people spend more time planning their summer holidays than they do planning their whole lives. Be part of the 10% of people who are living their lives with purpose.
On the jobs front, I will be keeping an eye on what is going on and through the weekly E-zine I will bring you the pick of them in the coming weeks and providing you with the help and advice you need to get to the next level, no matter where you are now.
One of my favourite questions is “does it make sense?” If it does, do it. If it doesn’t, don’t!