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!
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
SIC Code Lookup
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
Information on Fraud
Credit Application Guide
Comprehensive Credit Application Guide – digital and manual implementation
Credit Policy Worksheet
Provided by Credit Research Foundation
Letter of Credit Checklist
Provided by Credit Research Foundation
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
Nacha Payments Helpdesk
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.
Industry Payment Analysis Report
Courtesy of Creditsafe
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.
Notice of Purchase Money Security Interest
Provided by Credit Research Foundation
Historical Bankruptcy Statistics
Courtesy of uscourts.gov; YOY historical quarterly data
Bankruptcy Statistics
Courtesy of uscourts.gov; YTD data as of 12-31-21
Economic Indicators – American Bankruptcy Institute
Country Risk Map
The Atradius Risk Map gives an overview of the level of risk associated with countries worldwide.
Impact of Bad Debt Write-Off on Sales
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.
U.S. Economic Health Tracker
Courtesy of Dun & Bradstreet
This monthly reports provides a multidimensional review of the health of the U.S. economy.
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.
Commercial Pulse Report – Small Business Impacts
Courtesy of Experian
Privately Owned Housing Stats
Courtesy of St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank
LIBOR Transition Resources
COVID-19 Resources
Consolidated resources to assist with issues brought about by or during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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.