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Is Your Company Ready for a Downturn in the Economy?

Credit Research Foundation

It’s been 16 years since the last major economic downturn – the banking crisis that started in 2007 and was in full impact mode from 2008 through 2010. It’s been noted in a survey that nearly 40% of companies reported reducing their credit department staff during the pandemic. During that period, the U.S. economy shed over 8.7

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Get Ready for a Wave of Commercial Bankruptcies

Your Virtual Credit Manager

After, the Great Recession of 2008, commercial bankruptcies peaked in 2009 and did not drop below pre-recession levels until 2012. Clearly, the level of Business Credit Risk is going to remain elevated as we move through 2024, bringing with it the potential for corresponding increases in bad debt and delinquency.

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Seven Observations from Silicon Valley Bank's Failure

Your Virtual Credit Manager

In addition to the effect of inflation, AR loses value as a result of profit dilution (when customers do not pay you the full invoice value due to payment deductions or disputes) and bad debt losses. The role of credit should not be focused on preventing bad debt losses, but rather maximizing profits.

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Working With The V-word In Debt Collection

JSP Credit Management

We work on a no-win-no-fee basis for bad debt recovery and our credit control and credit risk services can be ordered via our website with the littlest of hassle. Then came the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority. and contact us to discuss your needs.