Be scared – or be prepared
Billy Connolly once said “there is no such thing as bad weather, only a bad…
Author Nick Kerr
Nick Kerr
Nick Kerr is Area Manager BOP for EC Credit Control NZ Ltd. He can be reached at nick.kerr@eccreditcontrol.co.nz
Beware of ‘bad credit’ loans
In the responsible lending code (June 2017) it is suggested that one role of a…
Mate’s rates pitfalls
Mate’s Rates are more expensive than you think! Of the debt situations that I see…
Treat people well for the best outcome
After 13 years in the credit management field I’ve learned something really important that I…
To warn or not?
Clients often ask me how they should warn debtors that have overdue accounts when they…
Recognise the tipping points
For years clients have always asked how we can accurately predict a company collapse and…
The power of passion
Have you ever been to the store to buy something and been greeted by a…
Honesty wins, no one loses
This is a bit of a departure from my normal topics, but I believe that…
All flash and no cash
In my 13 years in the credit management and investigations industries I have noticed many…
The price for deception
We have all heard the saying, I wouldn’t do this or that for a million…
Breaking the politeness barrier
Manners are very important in conveying mutual respect. In the professional world, they can make…
Make sure your payments can’t be intercepted
I was recently approached by a client with an interesting case that on the face…
The dangers of the social media car yard
In my role as a private investigator specialising in fraud and financial recoveries, I have…
Deposits are good for business
In my years working closely with business owners in Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatane and the greater…
Communication is the key
In the 13 years I have been working in credit management in Tauranga and the…
Termsaphobia, a modern epidemic
In serving the local Bay of Plenty business community over the years, I’ve observed that…