A MarketWatch study conducted in 2016 discovered that Australian firms perform poorly regarding the timely payment of invoices. Australian business owners must take certain steps to protect their organisations from bad debts and insolvency. Protecting your business against political risks is crucial, particularly in today’s global economy.
Can trade credit insurance be beneficial in helping grow your business and safeguarding it against such risks? At Niche Trade Credit, we provide professional assistance in finding the right credit insurance coverage for businesses in Australia. In this post, we will explain how trade credit insurance policies work.
How Trade Credit Insurance Protects Businesses
Selling goods or services on credit puts your business at risk. The business can suffer if the buyer defaults on payment after receiving the product or service. Profitability, balance sheet and cash flow issues can hit your organisation in the event of a payment default.
The best way for a company to protect itself against the risk of nonpayment is to purchase a trade credit insurance coverage. The policy will help ensure you remain competitive in your industry, maintain a positive, predictable cash flow, and prevent business failure.
In the event of a buyer default, suppliers can get accounts receivable protection with a trade credit insurance policy. The default may be due to the debtor’s financial instability or widespread political unrest. Trade credit insurance solutions can protect your accounts receivables in full or in part. Depending on the type of policy, you can set credit limits for purchases and manage them online.
Businesses of all sizes can use trade credit insurance to protect domestic and international trade. In addition to helping companies secure financing and capital from banks and other lending institutions, trade credit insurance can also enable them to explore new markets and get customers with favourable credit terms.
What determines the level of coverage?
Trade credit insurance is not a one-size-fits-all product. Ultimately, your particular credit portfolio size, customer risk level and market location determine what coverage and costs are right for you. To ensure you get the best value out of such a policy, working with an experienced credit insurance company that can understand your needs and tailor their services to your business goals is crucial.
Benefits of a Trade Credit Insurance Policy
Trade credit insurance can do more than protect your company from bankruptcy. Other popular benefits of trade credit insurance include:
- The improved credit terms will help attract new leads that will increase your customer base.
- Since you will be protected from political turmoil, you can expand your reach globally.
- With insured cash flow, you can build stronger relationships with your suppliers and employees.
- The enhanced credit terms will help you retain your existing customers.
- You can easily access bank credit terms that are more favourable to you.
- Your board and stakeholders will have peace of mind knowing that they are protected from trade insurance.
- You can use your credit insurance as a tax-deductible business expense to reduce your tax liability.
Are you ready to take advantage of credit insurance and rest easy knowing your business is protected from insolvency and business failure? Niche Trade Credit’s knowledgeable representatives will help you choose a trade credit insurance policy that will protect your business and boost business growth. Get in touch with us today for assistance.
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