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December 2006IT'S A WRAP! A Final Take on 2006 If you are interested in ordering any of the articles from this issue of ABF Journal, please visit the Article Directory. The Article Directory is a comprehensive listing of all ABF Journal print articles. It also includes a reprint order form. Features The Intricacies of Healthcare Financing: Four Things You Must Know By Adam Field, Medical Capital Corporation Highly segmented and regulated, the healthcare industry places many challenges on specialty finance companies. Not only do they have to recognize their client’s needs, these finance companies must also understand the needs of healthcare industry segments as well. Decrease Unnecessary Risk: Utilizing Credit Insurance to Assuage Potential Balance Sheet Woes By John Caffrey, Euler Hermes ACI While there’s no easy way for lenders to monitor a borrower’s risk, there are solutions that can secure both parties. credit insurance provides one such solution. Credit Market Uncertainty: Strategies for Businesses to Continue Growing During an Economic Downturn By James D. Cockey and Phil Wardon, Bank of America Business Capital What happens when that credit is difficult to obtain? This article discusses the current credit cycle and provides insight into how borrowers might prepare for market changes. Know Your Funding Prospect: Due Diligence, Background Checks ‘De-risk’ Potential Opportunities By Joseph A. Genovese, Research Specialists, Inc. Capital preservation for lenders, factors and other investors is paramount. The protocol, process and execution of the due diligence process often dictate how successfully a transaction is “de-risked.” Simple & Systematic… Using NPS to Effectively Measure, Leverage Customer Loyalty By Tom Quindlen, GE – Corporate Lending Ge Corporate Lending has one overarching goal: to transform all its customers into advocates, and it measures customer loyalty with a system called Net Promoter Score. Tom Quindlen explains the system, its function and benefits on page 14. Columns TURNAROUND CORNER Recover & Preserve Value: Working Successfully With Turnaround Professionals By John M. Collard, Strategic Management Partners, Inc. In Part Two of this article, John collard discusses how a turnaround specialist operates and forges an agreement, and sheds light on why some businesses don’t use these specialists. Part one appeared in ABF Journal’s November issue. LEGAL EYES In Re Demerico Holdings: Bankruptcy Court Takes Risk out of Filing an Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition By Andrew K. Alper, Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, LC There are many reasons why a creditor may want to file an involuntary bankruptcy petition against a debtor. A recent case in Illinois appears to have cleared up any concerns creditors might have regarding the risk of possible dismissal by the court. If you have questions regarding ABF Journal call us at 610.293.1300 x124 or e-mail sppapa@abfjournal.com 
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