The data reveals a marginal decline in overall payment performance within the data sector. While the sample size increased by 10%, the average score decreased by 1.3 points, indicating a slight weakening in payment practices across a broader range of companies. This suggests potentially increasing challenges in managing receivables within the data industry. Use this late payment calculator to better understand the late payments impacting your business.
One-line summary: From 2022 to 2023, the average payment score in the data sector decreased from 74.3 (58 companies) to 73.1 (64 companies).
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