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Where SMEs Stand At 2016’s Midpoint

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Still, analysts are taking 2016’s midpoint to assess the financial health of businesses outside the public realm — namely, SMEs. At the end of Q2 2016, small businesses are still waiting a long time to get paid, though there have been some improvements in B2B payment speeds. 52% of U.K.

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Suppliers’ Late Payments Woes Expand Across Borders

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Small businesses’ late payment pains know no borders. This week’s B2B Data Digest uncovers the global cash flow threat of extended supplier payment terms, with the matter reaching from the U.S. 91 percent of South Africa SMBs faced a late payment last year , according to research from small business accounting platform Xero.