BPCA Online - The credit association for business & office products professionals

The credit association for business & office products professionals

BPCA™ is a unique Credit Association: * Founded in 1875, oldest in North America * Industry specific Credit Groups * Member Owned

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Credit Association for the Business Products Industry Founded in 1875

BPCA was founded in 1875 as the Stationers & Publishers Board of Trade - later being named, The Stationers & Office Equipment Board of Trade until 1992 when it was changed to BPCA. It is the oldest credit based trade association in the United States of America.

At BPCA we are constantly looking for new ways to add value for our members. This web site builds on the success of our regular 'offline' community by building our community online. BPCA's site is a place where members can interact with each other, access BPCA Focus Reports and get updates on news and events that affect credit professionals. In addition, members may submit questions for input by other members through the Forum. Check the Forum on a regular basis to see if you are being asked for input on a question.

Contact BPCA for more information:

* Phone: (636) 294-5775
* Fax: (636) 272-2973
E-MAIL ADDRESSES -
* General E-mail: service@bpca.org
* Membership Information: debjo@bpca.org
* For more information on BPCA go to www.industrycreditgroups.com
* Workout Questions or Requests: dave@bpca.org

Blog Posts

Credit Groups – Which is more beneficial: Industry Specific Credit Groups – or – Non-Specific Credit Groups p24ydr639w

A question that we often hear is, “. . . every manufacturer and wholesaler should belong to an industry specific credit based trade group”. As we all know, there are numerous ‘Credit Groups’ out there, and each says you should belong to theirs. Some of these have industry specific groups, and some have a single credit group that falls under a ‘general’ category. Those that do not have industry specific groups seem to operate on the premise that credit is the same – no matter what industry you ar… Continue

Posted by Debbie Schmucker on June 30, 2009 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Cash Flow – The Important Need

What is the purpose of being in business? Is it to have something to keep you busy, or something to worry about? Of course not, why would a person take the problems of being a business owner – all the tax records, insurance costs, personnel challenges, so on and so forth – unless it is to gain a profit.
Many business owners and management people are taught to look at the bottom line on the Profit and Loss Statement at the end of the year. Many have realized that you cannot wait until the end of… Continue

Posted by Debbie Schmucker on May 29, 2009 at 3:30pm