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Storm Warning: Private Company Red Flags

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The United States has witnessed a significant surge in corporate bankruptcies, reaching a 14-year high in 2024. Business bankruptcy filings increased by 33.5% during the 12-month period ending September 30, 2024. If you are selling public companies, a single bankruptcy can have a huge impact on your firm.

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CreditSafe Study Breaks Down the Cost of Late Payments

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(Photo by Dan Dimmock on Unsplash ) The study also highlights the broader economic implications, such as rising bankruptcy filings and the vulnerability of specific industries. Bad Debt Risks Over half (52%) of businesses lose less than 5% of their annual revenue to bad debt, but 32% report losses between 5% and 30%.