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Here Are the Distress Signals Private Firms Flash When They Are in Trouble

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Courts , commercial bankruptcy filings increased 40.3% Here’s a warning to trade creditor’s from a major commercial credit bureau (from CreditSafe’s Cost of Late Payments report). On the other hand, a customer bankruptcy or other default typically causes the loss of most if not all the AR owed by the customer.

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Big Company Red Flags You Can't Afford to Miss

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Beware—Commercial Bankruptcies Are Accelerating In our current economic climate, watching out for customer red flags is essential. That’s because commercial bankruptcies have been rising and are expected to continue rising. Trustee Program estimates that bankruptcy filings will double over the next three years.

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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% In contrast, customer bankruptcies or other defaults typically cause the loss of most, if not all, the AR owed. during the 12-month period ending September 30, 2024.

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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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Top 10 Strategies for Reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

Your Virtual Credit Manager

While multiple factors can contribute to an organization's financial downfall, insufficient cash flow is typically the primary trigger for bankruptcy proceedings. Ineffective AR management and poor performance inevitably result in cash flow challenges. Your Virtual Credit Manager is a reader-supported publication.

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Your Customer Filed for Bankruptcy: Now What?

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Even though the economic headwinds are moderating, now is not the time to become less vigilant from a customer credit perspective. Commercial bankruptcies began rising earlier this year after an unprecedented lull during the Covid crisis. When a customer files bankruptcy, it immediately stops any payments coming from them to you.

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Are Your Credit & Collection Policies Aligned with Company Goals?

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.” The Role of Credit in a Commercial Enterprise If you grant credit to your business customers, it is also imperative that credit, collections, and AR management issues be addressed. Credit management takes center stage when: New customers apply for credit terms.