A new study from American Express shows a striking contradiction inside Australian businesses: 91% of business leaders believe streamlined payments are essential for growth — yet only a small fraction have actually automated their payment workflows. This “belief vs reality” gap is be...
In today’s market, suppliers are carrying more financial risk than ever. With defaults now 42% higher than a year ago (Australian FinTech), businesses shipping goods without upfront commitment are leaving themselves dangerously exposed. For industries like construction, wholesale, and ma...
Late payments are an increasingly serious problem for Australian businesses. According to the Atradius Payment Practices Barometer Australia 2025, the total value of B2B invoices paid on time has dropped by 37%, while overdue invoices have increased by 52%, and bad debts are up by 11% comp...
In today’s wholesale market, competition is fierce. When a retailer asks for “better terms,” many suppliers feel they have little choice but to agree. Extending more credit can seem like the quickest way to win an order, keep a customer happy, or stay competitive. But here’s the un...
Getting paid on time shouldn’t mean souring relationships with your best trade customers. For wholesale suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, the balance between healthy cash flow and customer retention is delicate—but it doesn’t have to be difficult. With the right systems...
Every wholesale business knows the feeling: a growing list of overdue invoices, polite reminder emails piling up, and a finance team spending hours every week just trying to get paid. It’s not only frustrating—it’s bad for business. Long debtor days hurt your cash flow, stall growth,...
The B2B payment landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by economic pressures, changing buyer behavior, and the push for greater efficiency. As interest rates remain high and cash flow becomes a top priority, businesses are adjusting their payment strategies to reduce risk and secure revenue...
The Customers: Small to Medium Hospitality Venues Every week, small to medium-sized hospitality venues across the country rely on their coffee supplier to keep them running. For many of these businesses, coffee is their single largest recurring expense—an essential cost that keeps their ...
Managing accounts receivable (AR) is a critical part of running a successful wholesale or distribution business. For many companies, manual payment processes are still the norm. While this approach may seem straightforward and low-cost on the surface, the hidden expenses of manual payment ...
