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It makes sense to pay on time

Some businesses hang onto cash to the detriment of their immediate creditors, and then quibble over payment of bills. The simple truth is : If you late pay suppliers they will resent you! In the end, a small customer who pays on time will be more respected and valued by many suppliers than a large customer who needs to be continually chased.

Having a history of payment on time also helps if you ever are desparately short of cash and need to ask your suppliers for extra time to pay. If you've always previously paid on time you are more likely to receive a flexible and helpful response to your request.


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