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Where SMEs Stand At 2016’s Midpoint

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SMEs worry about unpaid invoices , a figure released by small business accounting firm Xero last week suggests. While B2B payments practices may be improving , they’re not yet where business owners might like them to be. ” Small businesses have increased hiring for 5 months in a row , found CBIZ.

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Suppliers’ Late Payments Woes Expand Across Borders

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Australia Policymakers Eye Supply Chain Finance. The remarks came as Australia’s small business ombudsman Kate Carnell issued recommendations to expand access to supply chain finance among smaller suppliers, though pressed that these businesses should be paid in 30 days, reports said. Closes In On Construction.