Payments
![5 Best Invoice Apps for Small Businesses](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4drj4oJAoxaODOTr5qySbh/f04f57e3738e0ccb80efe19b16cb5aba/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_02.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
Discover the best small business invoice apps in this roundup.
![What Time Does a Standing Order Come Out?](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/16BMqtNipskRkhev2jgaWu/5d58e61cd1cf8b880ad1e09030a9e798/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_01.png?w=680&h=385&q=50&fm=png)
Understanding the standing order clearing time helps you plan ahead.
![6 Best Payment Tracking Software](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4pTqgukoxgGpHPNM9ILDaU/9f4fedddc55846d6e1c23e5d8b667eaf/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_03.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
Are you using the best payment tracking software? Find out more.
![How to Negotiate an Upfront Payment?](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4drj4oJAoxaODOTr5qySbh/f04f57e3738e0ccb80efe19b16cb5aba/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_02.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
Learn how to ask for upfront payment in our guide.
![Are Micropayments a Viable Business Model?](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/16BMqtNipskRkhev2jgaWu/5d58e61cd1cf8b880ad1e09030a9e798/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_01.png?w=680&h=385&q=50&fm=png)
Find out what to look for from a micropayment service provider.
![How Do SMS Payments Work?](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4pTqgukoxgGpHPNM9ILDaU/9f4fedddc55846d6e1c23e5d8b667eaf/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_03.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
Here’s a closer look at SMS payment processing for businesses.
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![How to collect payments from customers](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/16BMqtNipskRkhev2jgaWu/5d58e61cd1cf8b880ad1e09030a9e798/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_01.png?w=680&h=385&q=50&fm=png)
Find out how to ask for payment politely from customers
![Guide to credit card chargeback time limits](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4pTqgukoxgGpHPNM9ILDaU/9f4fedddc55846d6e1c23e5d8b667eaf/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_03.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
How credit card chargeback time limit works
![Why Has My Direct Debit Been Returned?](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/16BMqtNipskRkhev2jgaWu/5d58e61cd1cf8b880ad1e09030a9e798/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_01.png?w=680&h=385&q=50&fm=png)
Why would a direct debit request be returned?
![Payment Schedule Simplified](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/6jgeuuOi71Ps3mfQ5hyWek/750bdce55c692c46118ba5a52373f2ff/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_04.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
![Improving Cash Flow For Your SaaS Business](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4pTqgukoxgGpHPNM9ILDaU/9f4fedddc55846d6e1c23e5d8b667eaf/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_03.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
How to improve the cash flow for your SaaS business.
![What Is A Merchant Acquirer?](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4pTqgukoxgGpHPNM9ILDaU/9f4fedddc55846d6e1c23e5d8b667eaf/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_03.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
Find out if you need to work with a merchant acquirer.
![How To Test Your Payment Gateway](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/6jgeuuOi71Ps3mfQ5hyWek/750bdce55c692c46118ba5a52373f2ff/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_04.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
Discover how to make a dummy payment gateway for testing.
![BACS payments pending – why and for how long?](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4sDAgjBSEahHj35o4EwVmk/8647f82c8b7dbd51262467012c9d732e/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payment_options_03.png?w=680&h=385&q=50&fm=png)
Why do BACS payments show as pending on my account?
![Accepting Payments As A Photographer](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/6jgeuuOi71Ps3mfQ5hyWek/750bdce55c692c46118ba5a52373f2ff/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_04.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
![Accepting Payments As A Graphic Designer](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4drj4oJAoxaODOTr5qySbh/f04f57e3738e0ccb80efe19b16cb5aba/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_02.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
Discover the best graphic design payment terms.
![How Retailers Can Take Payments](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4pTqgukoxgGpHPNM9ILDaU/9f4fedddc55846d6e1c23e5d8b667eaf/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_03.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
Everything you need to know about payments for your retail business.
![Pros and Cons of Mobile Payments](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/16BMqtNipskRkhev2jgaWu/5d58e61cd1cf8b880ad1e09030a9e798/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_01.png?w=680&h=385&q=50&fm=png)
The pros and cons of mobile payments. Are they right for your business?
![What Are The Advantages Of E-Payments?](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4drj4oJAoxaODOTr5qySbh/f04f57e3738e0ccb80efe19b16cb5aba/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_02.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
We look at the advantages of electronic payments for businesses.
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We look at the fees incurred through overseas transactions.
![How Much Does A Letter Of Credit Cost?](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/4pTqgukoxgGpHPNM9ILDaU/9f4fedddc55846d6e1c23e5d8b667eaf/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_03.png?w=680&h=384&q=50&fm=png)
We look at the cost and benefits of a letter of credit.
![Why Is it Important to Manage Receivables?](https://images.ctfassets.net/40w0m41bmydz/16BMqtNipskRkhev2jgaWu/5d58e61cd1cf8b880ad1e09030a9e798/CDT-878_Organic_content_thumbnail_payments_01.png?w=680&h=385&q=50&fm=png)
Find out why good management of receivables is so important.