payment SME UK 06-11-2007 Late payment and rate hikes hit SME’s but firms 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