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1 in 3 Small Business owners fear closure this year

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With a significant portion of the business community at risk, the government’s upcoming fiscal policies will not only shape the economic landscape but also signal its commitment to supporting the backbone of the economy.

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The real cost of Small Business late payment

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As the instrumental player in the UK’s economy, SME’s turnover turnover is estimated at £2.2trillion annually. Not only does it improve their growth, but the growth of the UK economy. SMEs are currently owed £61billion in late payments , a 20% increase compared to this time last year. The shocking impact of late payment.

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48% of Businesses see increase in late payments

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Late payment is the silent assassin of thousands of SMEs in the UK every year. Such short term thinking can be very damaging to the very existence of SMEs warn experts. Know-its customers data has revealed 59% of Companies are receiving more excuses for non payment of invoices. Tackling Business late payment is nothing new.

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Late paying contractors to be hit with public work ban

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Companies bidding for government contracts worth over £5m must demonstrate they pay all invoices within 55 days, or face a public work ban The potential public work ban was announced as part of the Autumn Statement , where chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined the deadlines that would tighten over the next couple of years.

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Business Late Payments threatening Economy recovery

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The latest research shows that the majority of Businesses (SME’s) in the UK are being paid late as a result of the pandemic. This underhand business practice is threatening the recovery of the Economy according to findings by Bibby Financial Services. There are 5.9m There are 5.9m

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1 in 3 Businesses see late payment as biggest threat to survival

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In-depth analysis by invoice finance provider, Time Finance has revealed some startling truths. Uncovering the shocking impact of late payments, analysis has found that challenges with cashflow and restricted growth ambitions were the direct effects of unpaid invoices. Late Payment culture. If one is stunted, so is the other.