While the overall trend points to a positive shift, the 1.5-point increase between 2023 and 2024 suggests only a marginal improvement in payment behaviour across the software sector. This limited progress signals that while some gains were made, significant challenges in prompt and reliable payment still persist for many businesses, a situation where tools like a late payment calculator remain necessary for cash flow management.
Summary: In 2023, software firms averaged 75.7/100 (152 companies), improving only marginally to 77.2/100 in 2024 (153 companies).
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The year-on-year decline of 0.1 points, while statistically insignificant, suggests a stagnation in payment performance
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