Late Payments Squeeze SME Cash Flow as Rates Rise: The New Rules and Tools Helping Firms Get Paid
US small firms were paid 8.5 days late on average in mid-2026. New UK rules, instant payments and invoice tools aim to help as credit costs rise.
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Venture Debt Hits Record $82 Billion in 2026, but Fewer Startups Are Getting Loans
US venture debt reached a record $81.7B through September, yet deal count fell sharply as lenders favor large AI borrowers. What founders should know.