The percent of sold receivables advanced under an accounts receivable agreement.

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The percent reserve of sold receivables under an accounts receivable agreement.

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The amount of selling receivables expense during the period.

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The percent of cost of sales of receivables.

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The amximum limit of receivables uncollected by the institution.

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Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of right to consideration from customer for product sold and service rendered in normal course of business.

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The cash inflow associated with the collection of receivables arising from the financing of goods and services.

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Amount of cash restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits.

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Note 3 - Accounts Receivable Agreements (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019
Restricted Cash, Total	$ 105,117		$ 105,117		$ 351,909
Certain Receivables to Unrelated Third-parties [Member]
Accounts Receivable Agreement, Percent of Sold Receivables Advanced	90.00%		90.00%
Accounts Receivable Agreement, Reserve of Sold Receivables	10.00%		10.00%
Restricted Cash, Total	$ 100,000		$ 100,000
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Total	500,000		500,000
Sale of Receivables, Maximum Limit of Receivables Uncollected	4,000,000		4,000,000
Proceeds from Collection of Finance Receivables			15,900,000	$ 9,900,000
Certain Receivables to Unrelated Third-parties [Member] \| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Cost of Selling Receivables	$ 100,000	$ 100,000	$ 300,000	$ 200,000
Certain Receivables to Unrelated Third-parties [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Receivables, Cost of Sales, Percent			1.00%	2019.00%
Certain Receivables to Unrelated Third-parties [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Receivables, Cost of Sales, Percent			1.80%