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Winning Big Clients without Risking Your Cash Flow

Securing contracts with large corporations can accelerate growth for small businesses, but only if payments arrive on schedule. A strong payment culture—often signaled by membership in the Fair Payment Code—helps SMEs maintain healthy cash flow and attract investment. Investors increasingly view timely payment performance as a proxy for operational reliability. Companies like Heathrow Airport are extending fair‑payment expectations throughout their supply chains, reinforcing the norm of prompt settlement.