While there has been an improvement in payment practices, the overall movement of 4.5 points is relatively small, indicating that substantial challenges persist in ensuring timely payments across the sector. This limited change suggests that previously existing factors affecting cash flow, such as client payment delays and lengthy approval processes, continue to influence financial stability. Use this late payment calculator to understand the true cost to your business.
In 2024, payment practices in Marketing and Sales improved by 4.5 points, from an average score of 69.8 (84 companies) to 74.3 (80 companies).
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