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Michael Pollack

Head of Media & Communications
Michael Pollack
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Michael joined CreditorWatch in July 2021. He has more than 20 years’ experience in business journalism, marketing and communications strategy and digital content development. He is passionate about communicating to the business community how CreditorWatch’s product suite can help them grow and protect their companies.
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Published articles

Media Release - Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business failures at highest rate since Jan 2021; B2B payment defaults hit record high 

Sep 18, 2024
AICreditorWatch

Larger businesses lead AI adoption, while digital transformation barriers hold others back

Sep 11, 2024
ATOBusiness conditions

Thousands of businesses close after racking up massive tax debts

Sep 04, 2024
Media Release - Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business failures to increase in nine out of 10 Australian regions; Queensland to fare worst among the states 

Aug 15, 2024
Risky business
Credit ratingCredit Reports

How does CreditorWatch’s RiskScore credit rating system work?

Aug 14, 2024
Quiet street
Business conditionsCreditorWatch

Small businesses struggling with financial confidence

Jul 25, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business Risk Index, June results: Value of business orders at record low; 12-month forecast for hospitality failures rises to 9.1%

Jul 16, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business insolvencies surge to record high - rate increases 38% on average across all industries

Jun 18, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

One in 13 hospitality businesses facing failure in 12 months; B2B payment defaults hit record high

May 21, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

External administrations surge to record high; construction sector dominates ATO tax debt defaults

Apr 17, 2024
FAQ: ATO tax debt disclosure
ATOTax

FAQ: ATO tax debt disclosures

Apr 11, 2024
Interest Rate Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

RBA Holds Steady: Cash Rate Remains at 4.35%

Mar 19, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Invoice defaults at record highs as cost pressures squeeze businesses

Mar 13, 2024
How creditworthy is my business?
CreditCredit Management

How creditworthy is my business? 

Mar 08, 2024
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Cash FlowFinance

Keeping a lid on rising costs

Feb 23, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business order values at record low as Christmas trading boost fails to arrive

Feb 14, 2024
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Cash FlowCreditorWatch

11 signs of financial distress in a business 

Jan 29, 2024
two men hands pointing at printing paper
Credit ManagementCredit Risk

How to create a best practice credit policy 

Jan 17, 2024
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CreditorWatchDue Diligence

What is an adverse cross directorship? 

Jan 04, 2024
man in suit staring into the future
CreditorWatchRisk Management

Four Fintech trends to watch in 2024 

Dec 28, 2023
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

External administrations surging across most sectors as business activity slides

Dec 13, 2023
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Cash FlowCash management

Late Payments Survey Results: How Australian businesses are faring

Dec 08, 2023
Celebration
CreditCredit Management

Improving your chances of securing business credit

Nov 24, 2023
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business activity dries up – invoice values at record lows; But Melbourne the most improved capital city

Nov 15, 2023
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business activity picks up, but invoice values below pre-COVID levels; Western Sydney dominates list of high-risk regions

Oct 18, 2023
Need help?
CreditorWatchDebt Collection

Navigating tax debt: A comprehensive insight into the Australian Taxation Office's approach

Oct 11, 2023
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business activity sinks: value of invoices at 7-year low as external administrations and payment defaults surge

Sep 13, 2023
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Average value of invoices down 28% YoY as demand and cost pressures squeeze businesses

Aug 23, 2023
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CreditorWatchCreditorWatch Collect

How do debt collectors find you in Australia? 

Jul 14, 2023
Media Release - Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business Risk Index: Business payment defaults surge 52%; On the upside, Western Brisbane the most-improved region in Australia

Jul 12, 2023
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Lenders InsightsMedia Release

CreditorWatch partners with Credit Sense to expand end-to-end commercial credit risk management offering

Jul 04, 2023
Business Insights
Business InsightsCreditorWatch

Podcast: Business Risk Index, May 2023 - Key business indicators show conditions worsening; NSW Central Coast suffers biggest YoY jump in business risk

Jun 22, 2023
Media Release - Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business Risk Index: Key business indicators show conditions worsening; NSW Central Coast area suffers biggest YoY jump in business risk

Jun 20, 2023
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Credit ReportsRiskScore

How to check credit references for businesses 

May 25, 2023
good vs bad
CreditCredit control

Good debt vs bad debt: What is the difference?

May 22, 2023
Media Release - Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business Risk Index: Trade activity surging despite rising external administrations; SE Queensland hit hard by defaults

May 17, 2023
Dominoes
CreditCredit Risk

What is credit risk?

May 13, 2023
A businessman using a calculator and laptop to calculate financial data.
Credit ReportsCredit Risk

How to check a business credit report - A step-by-step guide

May 12, 2023
Creditorwatch staff
Credit ManagementCreditorWatch

The CreditorWatch difference

May 11, 2023
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Credit RiskFinancial Risk Assessment

Managing financial risk - What is it and how does it work? 

May 08, 2023
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Cash FlowCash management

Debt collection in Australia - How does it work?

May 04, 2023
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Due DiligenceOnboarding

Customer due diligence – what is it and how does it work?

May 02, 2023
Business credit cards
Cash FlowCash management

Business credit cards - Top 5 options for a company card

Apr 29, 2023
Three professionals discussing strategy in a boardroom meeting.
AML (Anti-Money Laundering)AUSTRAC

What is a beneficial owner of a company?

Apr 28, 2023
Media Release - Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business Risk Index: Business activity back to pre-COVID levels but for how long?; High risk regions - six of the 10 worst are in Western Sydney

Apr 18, 2023
Man smiling while holing a laptop
Cash FlowCash management

How CreditorWatch protects businesses, while saving them time and money

Apr 11, 2023
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CreditLending

What does comparison rate mean?

Mar 31, 2023
Juggling
accounts receivableCredit control

What is credit management?

Mar 31, 2023
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FinanceLending

Mortgagee vs Mortgagor - What is the Difference? 

Mar 30, 2023
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Finance

Secured vs unsecured loans - What is the difference? 

Mar 28, 2023
XYZ Finance
Credit ManagementCredit rating

Reap the benefits of benchmarking

Mar 27, 2023
XYZ Finance
Credit ratingCredit Risk

Portfolio Risk Benchmarking Report FAQs

Mar 24, 2023
Media Release - Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business Risk Index: conditions tighten further; default rates higher in regions with more younger people

Mar 15, 2023
CreditorWatch Collect logo
CreditorWatch CollectDebt Collection

Cash is king: CreditorWatch launches fast and easy debt collection service

Mar 01, 2023
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CPMCredit Management

Credit portfolio management - what is it and how does it work? 

Feb 27, 2023
Australian Taxation Office
ATOCreditorWatch

CreditorWatch only credit reporting bureau certified as ATO Digital Service Provider

Feb 10, 2023
Q&A - What to do if you get an ATO Director Penalty Notice
ATOCredit Management

What to do if you get an ATO Director Penalty Notice

Feb 02, 2023
Bad credit
Business InsightsCreditorWatch

Business loans for bad credit - three ways to get approved in Australia

Feb 02, 2023
Identity theft
Cyber-securityData

Identity theft: What is it and how can you avoid it? 

Jan 09, 2023
Sunrise
ACN (Australian Company Number)ASIC

How to reinstate a deregistered company

Jan 04, 2023
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Credit ManagementCredit Risk

24/7 Monitoring and Alerts: FAQs

Dec 23, 2022
Afterpay
Credit ReportsDebt Collection

What happens if you don't pay Afterpay at all?

Dec 19, 2022
Debt
Debt CollectionRisk Management

Debt collection FAQs

Dec 12, 2022
How to improve your chances of collecting outstanding payments
Credit ManagementCreditorWatch

How to improve your chances of collecting outstanding payments

Nov 30, 2022
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Cash FlowDebtorLogic

Strike Off Action in Progress: what is it and how does it work?

Nov 18, 2022
PPSRLogic: Frequently Asked Questions
CreditorWatchPPSR and PPSA

PPSRLogic: Frequently Asked Questions

Nov 14, 2022
Credit risk sign
Credit ManagementCredit Risk

Can I get a business loan with bad personal credit?

Nov 11, 2022
ATOCOVID-19

Q&A with Claire O'Neill, ATO Assistant Commissioner, Integrity

Oct 27, 2022
CreditorWatch

KYC Crypto: What is KYC verification and why do cryptocurrency exchanges need it?

Oct 24, 2022
Debt Collection

The power of CreditorWatch's debt collection tools

Sep 19, 2022
Credit ManagementCredit Risk

Why perform a business credit check

Sep 07, 2022
ApplyEasyCredit Management

How to avoid fraud in the financial sector

Sep 07, 2022
CreditorWatchRisk Management

Managing fraud in the manufacturing industry

Aug 31, 2022
Business InsightsCredit Management

How arts and recreation businesses can protect their interests with company credit checks

Aug 17, 2022
A hand pulling on a rope that is about to break
Credit ReportsCredit Risk

Cross directorships: What to look out for

Aug 01, 2022
A sleek interface displaying financial data with graphs and charts, designed for managing business accounting efficiently.
Credit Risk

Managing business credit risk in the financial services industry

Jul 29, 2022
Credit History
Business InsightsCre