Key Facts
- Over 50% of B2B invoices in the USA, UK, and Asia are overdue, disrupting cash flow for businesses globally.
- 61% of late payments result from invoice errors, highlighting a critical gap in manual billing processes.
- 91% of mid-sized firms with automated accounts receivable report cost savings and faster business growth.
- SMBs spend an average of 5 hours per week chasing overdue payments, costing valuable time and resources.
- Automation reduces overdue invoices by up to 25%, significantly improving cash flow and operational efficiency.
- UK SMBs halved their average collection time from 45 days to 22 days between 2010 and 2021.
- 62% of companies plan to upgrade their accounts receivable technology in 2024, signaling a shift toward automation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Stop Losing Time and Cash on Late Invoices
Waiting 30 to 60 days for invoice payments isn’t just frustrating—it’s a symptom of outdated, manual financial processes that drain productivity, delay cash flow, and increase administrative costs. As we’ve explored, common bottlenecks like slow approval cycles, lack of real-time visibility, and fragmented systems are holding SMBs back, especially in sectors like manufacturing, retail, and professional services. The good news? These challenges are solvable with the right approach. AIQ Labs builds custom AI-powered solutions—like intelligent invoice-to-payment automation engines, real-time payment tracking dashboards, and proactive alert systems—that reduce processing time, cut admin costs by 10–25%, and accelerate cash flow. Unlike fragile no-code tools, our production-grade AI systems integrate seamlessly with your existing ERP and CRM platforms, scale with your growth, and remain fully under your control. Powered by in-house technologies like Agentive AIQ and Briefsy, we don’t assemble off-the-shelf bots—we build intelligent systems that work the way your business does. If you're tired of chasing payments and losing hours to manual workflows, take the next step: schedule a free AI audit today and discover how AIQ Labs can transform your financial operations for good.