receivables finance SME finance Working Capital UK 02-07-2026Late payment ‘hidden hours’ show receivables pressure beyond cash flowLate payment is creating a hidden operational burden for UK small businesses, with owners spending an average of 86 hours a year chasing unpaid invoices, according to research cited by…Sign in or Upgrade to Continue ReadingAccess this and all articles from the last 10 days for free with a BCR News membership. Or access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn moreAlready a subscriber? Log in here #late payments#receivables finance#Sage#smes#unpaid invoices#working capital