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Lessons for Trade Creditors from Recent Bankruptcies

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Another thing trade creditors can study is companies that have defaulted or filed for bankruptcy. We’re going to look at the situations involving four well known companies that ended up in bankruptcy so we can better understand the circumstances that signal a commercial bankruptcy may be on the horizon. J.Crew Group, Inc.

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Businesses That Have Filed for Bankruptcy Due to COVID-19

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And although there are grants and other relief options available to help businesses, one of the most viable avenues toward recovery is by declaring bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is far from a death sentence for most businesses. That said, here is a list of the major businesses that have filed for bankruptcy due to COVID-19.

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The Potential Impact of Adverse Public Records on Credit Reports

CreditStrong for Business

Evictions, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and judgments are terrible news for your credit. Public records, such as bankruptcy filings or outstanding tax obligations, were entries that could hinder a consumer’s credit history. This resulted in bankruptcy being the only type of reportable derogatory public record.

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How Long Does an Eviction Stay on Your Credit Report?

CreditStrong for Business

The publicly reported events included bankruptcy, foreclosure, unpaid tax liens, and any civil judgments resulting from a lawsuit. In 2017, National Consumer Assistance Plan (NCAP) restricted credit reporting bureaus from posting the majority of public record entries in consumer credit reports.

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Top 5 Credit Bureau Companies for B2B in 2023

Gaviti

Its continually updated database delivers information to over 27 million businesses in the UK, including financial data, credit score and risk factors, collection history, past loans and bankruptcies.

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How Small-Business Owners Can Help Cork Cashflow Problems

ForwardAI

Data from 2017 shows that about 64% of SMBs surveyed suffered from delinquent payments and unpaid invoices across U.S.-based They risk losing their whole business waiting on an unpaid invoice, which contributes to a quarter of bankruptcies. based SMBs, totaling $825 billion at the time.

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How to Recover From Business Credit Card Debt

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That’s why they’re so ideal to finance startup costs, for instance; according to the US Small Business Administration, as of 2017, more than 10% of startups use a business credit card to get things off the ground. No one wants to—nor should—go straight to filing bankruptcy. Declare bankruptcy. Pay off high-interest debts first.