payment SME UK 21-11-2007 Late payment and interest rate hikes hit SME's but firms remain optimistic The number one financial challenge facing British SMEs is getting paid by their customers according to new research. The number one financial challenge facing British small and medium enterprises (SME)… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here