Managing Late Payments and Liquidity in Agri Food & Consumer Sectors

Late payments remain a significant challenge, particularly in the agri-food and consumer sectors, impacting liquidity and growth prospects for SMEs.

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Key trends from Atradius Payment Practices Report

Payment terms are lengthening in some sectors, exacerbating cash flow strain.
Businesses increasingly rely on short-term finance solutions like invoice factoring.
Greater focus on digital payment systems is helping reduce delays.

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Strategies to manage liquidity

Proactively negotiate payment terms with buyers.
Use early payment discounts or dynamic discounting.
Leverage fintech solutions for invoice financing.

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To understand sector-specific trends, SMEs can better navigate late payment risks, and stabilise cash flow, contact us.

Jamie Davies

Managing Director

As a founder of multiple businesses, Jamie believes that mindset, discipline and ambition are key drivers for success, both for his businesses and for his clients.

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