Join the Sheffield and District branch for refreshments, networking and Credit Circuit Training session.
Join other like-minded credit professionals for refreshments and networking at EIS, Sheffield, before Credit Circuit Training – no Lycra needed!
Business Finance with Nick Salmons of Praetura Commercial Finance - Why does asset-based lending matter to Credit Managers?
In this session, Nick will discuss how asset-based lending can be utilised as a strategic tool to enhance liquidity, protect working capital while supporting growth and improve credit risk management and flexibility. As well as running through the key benefits of funding options, Nick will breakdown the various facility structures and products while providing real-world examples. Practical considerations for credit managers will also be covered in the session in addition to what makes a successful application.
Credit Insurance with Steve Hamstead and Catherine Sweeten of Attis Credit Insurance Solutions – Market Update.
In this session Steve and Catherine will look at why companies purchase credit insurance, how credit insurance is utilised in conjunction with commercial finance and how credit insurance is utilised as a sales enabler in addition to risk mitigation and risk transfer.
EIS is located on Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA – just off the A6178 Attercliffe Road and a 5 minute drive from J34 of M1 (Meadowhall). Car parking is available on site and if full, parking is available at Ice Sheffield opposite.
Joint Managing Director, Attis Credit Solutions
Having started his career in 1994 as Group Credit Manager for a Commercial Printer, Steve has worked within the credit insurance industry since 2001. Based in the Attis Credit Solutions Leeds office, Steve is responsible for overseeing the Attis Credit Solutions client portfolio. He takes great satisfaction in working with valued clients to assist in mitigating credit risk and optimising working capital. Steve’s ethos is focused on delivering a personal service to all clients, playing an integral part in promoting growth.
Sales Director (Yorkshire & North-East), Praetura Commercial Finance
With an extensive 37 years in the industry, Nick spent the last 20 years focused on supporting SMEs in Yorkshire and the North-East. Nick previously worked at Barclays in the South Yorkshire mid corporate team and more recently was the sales director at Shawbrook Bank in Yorkshire. In his role, Nick supported a number of corporate transactions including MBOs, MBIs and acquisitions alongside the provision of flexible funding solutions for high growth companies. Nick joined the Praetura Commercial Finance team in November 2024. Nick’s accolades include winning South Yorkshire funder of the year twice, ABL funder of the year in 2024 as well as being shortlisted for South Yorkshire Dealmaker of the Year in 2023.
Development Director, Attis Credit Solutions
Catherine started her career in credit insurance with Credit Insurance Brokers Ltd (CIB) in 2008, after graduating from Leeds University with a Law Degree. In 2014 Catherine joined Credit Risk Solutions Ltd T/A Xenia where she worked with a variety of businesses across a range of sectors. Catherine enjoys the diversity of broking, meeting new people, understanding requirements, and delivering innovative solutions that support growth.