Featuring Caine & Weiner’s people-first perspective Wellness Is the New Bottom Line Once seen as “nice-to-have,” workplace wellness programs have become core to business strategy. Research by the American Psychological Association shows that employees who feel supported in their mental health are 3.5x more likely to be engaged at work—and 40% less likely to leave. Yet burnout is rising: Nearly …
The Delayed Payment Dilemma The finance sector thrives on precision, predictability, and trust—but late payments are throwing a wrench in the works. According to Atradius and PYMNTS, 56% of finance-sector companies report increased late B2B payments in 2024, with average invoice terms stretching past 70 days. That’s up nearly 20% from pre-pandemic norms. This delay is more than a nuisance. …
The Fast Lane Problem In tech, speed is survival. From cloud infrastructure to SaaS platforms, IT companies thrive on rapid innovation. But while revenues have surged 14% year-over-year (Gartner, 2024), another number is rising too: overdue invoices. The Credit Research Foundation found that 54% of U.S. tech firms reported more late B2B payments in 2024, driven by client budget freezes, …
Featuring Caine & Weiner’s people-first perspective The Looming Workforce Crisis By 2030, the U.S. manufacturing sector could face a shortage of 2.1 million skilled workers, according to Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute. That’s not a slow leak—it’s a talent exodus that threatens to derail production, delay orders, and squeeze profit margins industry-wide. Factories are already feeling the pressure: unfilled job …
Small Share, Massive Momentum Fintech might only account for 3% of global banking and insurance revenues today, but don’t let that number fool you—it’s growing at three times the rate of traditional incumbents (BCG). And here’s the kicker: a small set of scaled fintechs, those crossing the $500M annual revenue mark, now capture 60% of all industry revenue. In other …
The Numbers Don’t Lie Supply chains are only as strong as the liquidity behind them—but right now, that foundation is cracking. A recent survey by Taulia reveals that 55% of global suppliers are experiencing delayed payments. Put simply, more than half of suppliers worldwide are waiting longer than expected to get paid. And the ripple effect is massive: delayed cash …
The Data Behind B2B Cash Flow Struggles If you’ve ever felt like chasing invoices has become a second full-time job, you’re not alone. Globally, over 60% of B2B invoices are paid late, and a staggering 93% of businesses report experiencing late payments in the past year (Atradius, 2024). In the U.S., 55% of B2B invoices are overdue, with about 9% …
The Hidden Strain on Small Businesses Small businesses are the heartbeat of the U.S. economy — driving 44% of GDP and employing nearly half of the private workforce (SBA, 2024). But behind the “American dream” storefronts, workshops, and startups lies a cash flow story few talk about. According to a 2025 survey, 56% of small businesses are currently owed money …
The Growth Story The fintech sector’s momentum is undeniable. In 2024, global fintech revenues surged 21%—more than triple the 6% growth seen in traditional banking (WSJ, Investors.com, BCG, McKinsey). More recently, fintech profit growth has accelerated to 39%, with public fintechs lifting EBITDA margins from 12% to 16%. Today, 69% of public fintech companies are profitable—a milestone for an industry …
The Data Behind the Disruption The manufacturing sector is facing an urgent financial challenge: 63% of manufacturing organizations report late payments from their customers, placing them among the most at-risk industries for cash flow instability (Upflow, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian). This isn’t an isolated issue—51% of suppliers globally have experienced delayed payments, creating widespread supply chain uncertainty (Versapay, …
