Many of our customers ask us about our name and its meaning. We are always happy to explain it to you! Allumen is a combination of two powerful words. Why Acumen or “business acumen”? We firmly believe that sound judgement and quick decisions are important in business every...

The best recipes are often very simple. They are handed down by word of mouth or through short notes on paper (or in the age of digital communication: Instagram, Facebook, etc.) They are used to create delicious, sometimes healthy masterpieces that nourish our souls and bodies! It...

The Allumen community has taken up the challenge of writing the Allumen recipe book; simple recipes for smart business. We open the book with five simple yet effective ingredients for successful credit risk management. Why this topic? Covid and the consequences of addressing it...

You’ve probably heard about the three most important factors in real estate: location, location, location. Communication plays the same role in credit risk management. Experience shows that regular contact with a business partner is the richest source of information. This...

When a business partner is in serious payment difficulties and you have exhausted all other options, it’s time to act decisively and, above all, quickly. First come, first served. Insolvency proceedings take a long time and yield small proceeds. And that’s only if the...