Market Trends

Source: Cortera

Cortera Small Business Index™ (SBI)

The Cortera SBI tracks late payments against agreed upon terms, measuring late accounts receivable measured in days beyond terms (Average DBT) for businesses with less than 500 employees, comparing this data with equivalent A/R metrics for large companies (greater than 500 employees) and all businesses.

Posted in Days Beyond Terms (DBT), SBI, Small Business, Small Business Index

Permalink: http://www.cortera.com/market-trends/2010/08/small-business-index-monthly-average-dbt-trend/

Source: Cortera

Cortera’s Supply Chain Index™ (SCI)

Cortera’s Supply Chain Index™ (SCI) is a measure of financial confidence. The flow of money through the supply chain is as crucial as the flow of goods. While the flow of goods is driven by sales, the flow of money is largely influenced by a company’s confidence that those sales will continue. Strong confidence in sales normally spurs companies to invest in growth initiatives. On the other hand, a lack of confidence in sales causes companies to conserve cash and slow payments to suppliers.

Posted in 12 Month Trend, Days Beyond Terms (DBT), Supply Chain Index

Permalink: http://www.cortera.com/market-trends/2010/08/supply-chain-monthly-average-dbt-trend-includes-manufacturing-wholesale-distribution-retail/

Source: Cortera

Posted in Best and Worst States, Past Due by State, Top 10 Best and Worst States

Permalink: http://www.cortera.com/market-trends/2010/08/10-states-with-the-lowest-rate-of-past-due-accounts-%e2%80%93-june-2010/

Source: Cortera

Past Due Experience by Industry – June 2010

Posted in Industry Past Due

Permalink: http://www.cortera.com/market-trends/2010/08/past-due-experience-by-industry-june-2010/