Resources
Guides, articles, and reference material for credit teams.
Articles
Guide2026-09-15
What is trade credit and why does the application process matter?
Trade credit is one of the most common forms of B2B financing — yet the application process is often the weakest link in the credit workflow.
Security2026-09-01
Why magic links are more secure than shared passwords for applicants
One-time links reduce credential stuffing risk and simplify the experience for applicants who apply infrequently.
Compliance2026-08-20
Building a defensible credit decision audit trail
When a credit decision is challenged, your audit trail is your primary evidence. Here's what it should contain.
Best practice2026-08-05
Getting better data from trade references
Most trade reference forms ask the wrong questions. A structured digital reference form can dramatically improve response rates and data quality.
Guide2026-07-22
How to onboard your team to a new credit platform
Change management is the hardest part of adopting new software. A structured rollout plan reduces resistance and accelerates time to value.
Credit terms glossary
- Trade credit
- An agreement where a buyer can purchase goods or services on account, paying the supplier at a later date as agreed.
- Credit limit
- The maximum outstanding balance a buyer may carry with a supplier at any one time.
- Trade reference
- A third-party supplier who can speak to a buyer's payment history and reliability.
- Reason code
- A structured label attached to a credit decision that explains the basis for approval, decline, or conditions.
- Audit trail
- A chronological record of all actions taken on an application, including who did what and when.
- Magic link
- A single-use, time-limited URL that authenticates a user without requiring a password.
- Tenant isolation
- An architectural principle ensuring that one organisation's data is inaccessible to any other tenant sharing the same platform.
- TOTP
- Time-based One-Time Password — a type of MFA code generated by an authenticator app, valid for about 30 seconds.