Introduction

Welcome to the Daylit Glossary. This comprehensive guide helps to explain key financial and technological terms and concepts relevant to embedded lending, AI agents for accounts receivable, and business financing. Whether you’re a small business owner, CFO, or financial enthusiast, this glossary will help you understand essential terms and how they apply to your financial operations.

Terms

2/10 Net 30

A payment term offering a 2% discount if an invoice is paid within 10 days; otherwise, the full amount is due in 30 days. This incentivizes early payment and improves cash flow.

Example Formula:

Discount Amount = Invoice Amount × 0.02

Accounts Payable

Money owed by a business to its suppliers for goods or services received but not yet paid for. Managing A/P effectively is crucial for maintaining good supplier relationships and ensuring the business has adequate cash flow and operational liquidity.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services provided but not yet paid for. Managing A/R effectively is crucial for maintaining cash flow and operational liquidity.

AI Agent

An autonomous software program that uses artificial intelligence to execute multi-step business tasks, such as sending payment reminders, resolving disputes, and applying cash... without requiring manual input at each stage.

Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)

Measures the average number of days inventory is held before it is sold.

Example Formula:

If a company has an average inventory of $50,000 and a COGS of $200,000, the DIO would be 50,000/200,000 x 365 = 91.25 days.

Days Past Term (DPT)

Measures how late a payment is relative to agreed terms- and unlike DSO, it isolates collection performance after the due date, making it an earlier and more precise indicator of client credit risk or service issues.

If an invoice had a due date of March 1 and was paid on March 19, the DPT would be 19 − 1 = 18 days past term.

Days Payables Outstanding (DPO)

Measures the average number of days a company takes to pay its suppliers.

Example Formula:

If a company has accounts payable of $30,000 and a COGS of $200,000, the DPO would be 30,000/200,000 x 365 = 54.75 days.

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

Measures the average number of days it takes to collect payment after a sale.

Example Formula:

If a company has accounts receivable of $25,000 and total credit sales of $150,000, the DSO would be 25,000/150,000 x 365 = 60.83 days.

Demand Forecasting

The use of AI to analyze historical payment behavior, invoice volume, and seasonal patterns to predict future cash inflows, giving AR teams forward-looking visibility into when receivables will be collected and where shortfalls may occur.

Example:

If a mid-market distributor typically sees a 40% spike in invoice volume every October, Daylit's demand forecasting models that pattern and signals the need for additional working capital or invoice factoring capacity 30–60 days in advance.

Embedded Lending

A financial service integrated within a software platform, enabling users to access credit seamlessly. It simplifies the borrowing process and enhances user experience by providing financial services within existing workflows.

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Enterprise Value

Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company’s total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to market capitalization. It includes the market cap, debt, minority interest, and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. EV is useful in assessing the value of a business for potential acquisition.

Example Formula:

Enterprise Value = Market Capitalization + Total Debt + Preferred Shares + Minority Interest - Cash and Cash Equivalents

For instance, if a company has a market cap of $50 million, total debt of $10 million, and $5 million in cash, its EV would be $55 million.

ERP Integration

The process of connecting a company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with other applications to streamline operations and ensure consistent data flow. It improves efficiency and accuracy in financial management.

Factoring

A financial transaction where a business sells its accounts receivable to a third party at a discount to receive immediate cash. This helps businesses manage cash flow and reduce credit risk.

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Factor Rate

A factor rate is a fixed multiplier used to determine the total repayment amount in a merchant cash advance or factoring agreement. Unlike traditional interest rates, factor rates are expressed as a decimal figure, typically ranging from 1.1 to 1.5. The total repayment amount is calculated by multiplying the advance amount by the factor rate.

Example Formula:

Total Repayment Amount = Advance Amount × Factor Rate

For instance, if the advance amount is $10,000 and the factor rate is 1.2, the total repayment would be $12,000.

Invoice Reminder

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services provided but not yet paid for. Managing A/R effectively is crucial for maintaining cash flow and operational liquidity.

Example Formula:

If a company sends an invoice on March 1 with Net-30 terms, the first invoice reminder would be sent around March 25 — 5 days before the due date of March 31.

Reverse Factoring

A financial arrangement where a third party finances a company’s suppliers, allowing the suppliers to get paid early while the company pays the third party later. It enhances supplier relationships and improves cash flow management.

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Small Bill Charges

Additional fees that a service provider applies for processing smaller invoices or bills, typically to cover administrative or processing costs. These charges are often implemented to ensure that even smaller transactions remain cost-effective for the business providing the service.

Vertical SaaS

Vertical SaaS is software designed specifically for the needs of a particular industry or niche, such as healthcare or finance. It provides specialized features and solutions tailored to the unique challenges of that sector.

Working Capital

The difference between a company’s current assets and current liabilities, representing the liquidity available for day-to-day operations. Effective management of working capital is essential for maintaining business solvency.

Example Formula:

Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities

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