Business Resources
Below is a curated list of reference material across the following topics:
- Economic Indicators
- Industry Specific Data
- Bankruptcy Statistics
- DSO & Bad Debt Benchmarks
- Mechanic’s Lien Index
- Much More!
Rethinking Credit Risk Strategy in Uncertain Times
National Summary of Domestic Trade Receivables – aka The DSO Report
This report measures AR performance across the 6 most common KPIs. The outputs are provided in both a summary format and by standard industry classification (SIC).
Bad Debt Benchmark Data
A Business Guide to Antitrust for Credit Professionals
Provided by Lowenstein Sandler LLC, this comprehensive document outlines the laws on antitrust and provides guidance on the interpretation of your responsibilities.
Mechanic’s Lien Index
SIC Code Lookup
California Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (AB 1521)
Important update – the bill clearly defines trade credit, exempts it from Rosenthal’s “covered commercial debt” category, and adds targeted carve-outs for certain large dealer-financed transactions.
AI Study Provided by Creditsafe
AI and automation can be tremendously valuable in helping you achieve your business goals. This Creditsafe study sheds light on increasing productivity and improving operational efficiencies.
Letter of Credit Checklist
Provided by Credit Research Foundation
Credit Application Guide
Comprehensive Credit Application Guide – digital and manual implementation
Credit Policy Worksheet
Provided by Credit Research Foundation
The Advantages of ACH for Business
Nacha Payments Helpdesk
Information on Fraud
Notice of Purchase Money Security Interest
Provided by Credit Research Foundation
Bankruptcy Statistics
Courtesy of uscourts.gov; YTD data as of 12-31-21
Economic Indicators – American Bankruptcy Institute
Historical Bankruptcy Statistics
Courtesy of uscourts.gov; YOY historical quarterly data
Impact of Bad Debt Write-Off on Sales
Businessperson’s Practical Guide to Chapter 11
Courtesy of Ken Rosen
Provides an overview and checklist of the Chapter 11 process, including basic concepts and terminology.
The Purdue Pharma Ruling – Some Clear Rules, Some Grey Areas, and
the Implications for Victims
A review and overview of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Purdue Pharma Chapter 11 case on the permissibility of nonconsensual third party releases
Collection Agency Placement Data
Country Risk and the Global Outlook
Courtesy of Dun & Bradstreet
This monthly report provides a rundown of country-specific risks via Dun & Bradstreet’s Country Risk Indicator.
Industry Payment Analysis Report
Courtesy of Creditsafe
Commercial Pulse Report – Small Business Impacts
Courtesy of Experian
Global Business Risk Report
Courtesy of Dun & Bradstreet
This quarterly report ranks the biggest threats to businesses and includes Dun & Bradstreet’s overall Global Business Impact score.
Country Risk Map
The Atradius Risk Map gives an overview of the level of risk associated with countries worldwide.
U.S. Economic Health Tracker
Courtesy of Dun & Bradstreet
This monthly reports provides a multidimensional review of the health of the U.S. economy.
Executive Compensation Study Highlights
This report outlines the results of the Executive Compensation survey to help gauge the landscape of the Credit & Accounts Receivable professional
Privately Owned Housing Stats
Courtesy of St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank
Credit Specialties Q4 ’22/Q1 ’23 Market Outlook
Courtesy of Marsh Specialty
Provides a macro-economic viewpoint of our political risk, trade credit, and surety people from around the globe.
Export-Import Bank of US
COVID-19 Resources
Consolidated resources to assist with issues brought about by or during the Coronavirus Pandemic.