by Nancy Seiverd | Mar 7, 2023 | Feature Article
During the past forty-seven years, CMI has had the honor of having several team members contribute to our success for three or more decades. Over this period, getting to know each of them professionally and personally has been extremely rewarding. Each one is highly...
by Nancy Seiverd | Feb 8, 2023 | Feature Article
Like hundreds of millions of people around the globe, February 14th is your day to either receive a special gift, give some special flowers, or both. In the US and the UK, Valentine’s Day means heart-shaped cards and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. But...
by Nancy Seiverd | Jan 10, 2023 | Feature Article
First things first, let me wish everyone a very Happy New Year! Whatever holiday you celebrated, I hope you had a wonderful time with friends and family, and that you have lots of health and happiness in this New Year. As we enter the new year, I’m finding the...
by Nancy Seiverd | Nov 2, 2022 | Feature Article
Did you know that there are roughly 20 million American veterans in this country? Of this number, there are 6.4 million Vietnam War veterans over the age of 70. Many are not in such good condition, both mentally as well as physically. Sadly, there are many veterans...
by Nancy Seiverd | Oct 4, 2022 | Feature Article
As the summer comes to a close and everyone returns to their normal working routines, hiring managers are ready again to post jobs, schedule interviews, and shore up employment needs before the end of the year. There are a few factors that drive employment...
by Nancy Seiverd | Sep 8, 2022 | Feature Article
Hope everyone had a real nice Labor Day holiday this year. It’s always a pleasure to meet with family and friends for an easy day of relaxation and enjoyable conversation. Among the many topics discussed is the fact that it’s not uncommon for us baby boomers...
by Nancy Seiverd | Aug 9, 2022 | Feature Article
Last month CMI conducted a poll asking followers of its LinkedIn Company page to respond to how they keep distractions at a minimum at work. Somewhat surprisingly, 38% of respondents indicated that listening to music was their preferred concentration support method....
by Nancy Seiverd | Jul 12, 2022 | Feature Article
Staycations are the new way to vacation! But what exactly is a staycation, and how is it different from a vacation? Simply put, a staycation is a vacation where you stay at or close to home. For some people, that means staying in and enjoying their local vicinity...
by Nancy Seiverd | May 3, 2022 | Feature Article
Mother’s Day in the US had several starts and contributors, but it is Anna Maria Jarvis (May 1, 1864 – November 24, 1948) who is credited as the founder of our national Mother’s Day holiday. Anna Jarvis’ campaign for a special day to...
by Nancy Seiverd | Apr 11, 2022 | Feature Article
Between the middle of March and the middle April, I get a little strange feeling in my stomach. Not only does it have to do with turning our clocks ahead one hour, but that corporate and personal taxes are coming due very soon. My thoughts swing back and forth...
by Nancy Seiverd | Mar 8, 2022 | Feature Article
If you didn’t know, it’s alright — I didn’t know either. But here we are with a wonderful event to keep our personal and professional spaces clean and tidy. National Cleaning Week begins each year on the fourth Sunday in March. It is a week-long lineup of...
by Nancy Seiverd | Feb 7, 2022 | Feature Article
Who doesn’t love getting a gorgeous bouquet of flowers on Valentine’s Day? They are not only beautiful to look at, but they remind us of how special we are to someone. Along with a lot of chocolates and other delicious sweets, they make us feel like a million bucks. ...
by Nancy Seiverd | Jan 7, 2022 | Feature Article
I have to tell you an interesting story that occurred over the holidays. I bought a personal computer last year and to be on the safe side, I decided to sign up for one those 24-hour tech support services. Since I’m a very active nighttime computer user, being able to...
by Nancy Seiverd | Jan 4, 2022 | Feature Article
You can probably forecast winning at Monopoly if you are able to buy Park Place and Boardwalk early in the game. If you have the cash and can build hotels, before long, the other players who land on your expensive properties will be paying you big bucks. I wish...
by Nancy Seiverd | Dec 7, 2021 | Feature Article
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by Nancy Seiverd | Nov 9, 2021 | Feature Article
As credit professionals, most likely we are rarely thinking in terms of global supply chains. Conversely, our natural focus is on how much credit to approve and are customers adhering to our credit and payment terms. That said, if you were trying to buy a car...
by Nancy Seiverd | Oct 4, 2021 | Feature Article
One of the nice things about my day-to-day activities is lending an open ear to my clients and staff. Recently, I was talking with the credit manager of a new client who was placing some claims with our office. One of the claims, a sizable amount, was...
by Nancy Seiverd | Sep 8, 2021 | Feature Article
One of the most uncomfortable situations for many SME’s has to do with divulging their detailed financial information, whether it be to a credit information and reporting bureau (CRB) or directly to their supplier. A colleague of mine and I were talking the...
by Nancy Seiverd | Aug 9, 2021 | Feature Article
From majestic entertainment giants to world famous department stores, the coronavirus devastated certain parts of the U.S. economy. Falling consumer demand and reduced pleasure spending took its toll on many areas of the retail industry, along with its endless...
by Nancy Seiverd | Jul 14, 2021 | Feature Article
For many credit professionals, LinkedIn and Facebook may not be usually viewed as sources of important credit risk management information. When it comes to LinkedIn, it is often perceived as being mostly about finding new clients, a new job, or prospective employees....
