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The Imperative for Prioritizing Collections

Your Virtual Credit Manager

” That comes after a 61 percent increase over the same period from 2022 to 2023. As a consequence, commercial accounts receivable (AR) portfolios are at an increasing risk of suffering bad debt losses. Department of Justice expects bankruptcy filings to double in the next three years, as indicated by its U.S.

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Are Early Payment Discounts a Good Idea in Today’s Economy?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

It will reduce your Accounts Receivable (AR) balance and the associated elevated credit risk inherent in a larger AR. Getting customers to pay now rather than later reduces the risk of a default down the road. It will contribute to you realizing accelerated cash inflows, which will be critically important during a recession.

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AR Data Management, AR Automation, & Accelerating Cash Flow

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Do not match unapplied credits with open deductions and debits unless there is documentation to relate them or you will be in violation of escheatment laws. Refresh the credit risk ratings and credit limits of customers that have not been updated within the past two years. Does You AR Portfolio Need Spring Cleaning?

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Seven Observations from Silicon Valley Bank's Failure

Your Virtual Credit Manager

After all, as of December 31, 2022, this was a bank with $291 billion in assets. Bad things happen when you don’t manage risk For the better part of 2022, SVB was without a chief risk officer (CRO). The role of credit should not be focused on preventing bad debt losses, but rather maximizing profits.

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The Alarming Trend of Rising Company Insolvencies

Know-It Global

In Scotland the figure is 21% higher compared to March 2022, with 140 insolvencies recorded. Supply chains threatened by soaring insolvencies Recent data has revealed the average bad debt for UK SMEs is £16,641, a spike of 61% in a year! Company insolvencies continue to climb steeply March monthly insolvency statistics reveal.

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How Autonomous Finance Can Boost Profitable Growth of Businesses

Emagia

According to Gartner’s Chief Research Officer for Finance, Alexander Bant, “ 2022 will be a make-or-break year for CFOs when it comes to unlocking the value of AI, hyper-automation, digital skills, continuous processes, and data management. Why Should You Automate Credit Management Processes?

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The Impact of Surging Inflation on Small Business Funding

Eagle Business Credit

The Federal Reserve has prioritized inflation since 2022, increased interest rates aggressively in order to curb inflation, and now has stopped increasing interest rates as of July 2023. This surge can be attributed to various factors including: supply chain disruptions, increased demand post-pandemic, and escalating energy prices.