Late Payments A Growing Problem In Western Europe Late payments, as tracked by Atradius, are a growing problem across Western Europe, and insufficient availability of funds remains the culprit. Elsewhere, studies show that Slovakia reigns among European nations as the country with the highest incidence of late payments. |
Experts May Overestimate SMBs' Understanding Of Cyber Threats The U.S. Federal Trade Commission recently began a series of informational blog posts for small businesses (SMB) in need of cybersecurity support, acknowledging that SMB owners understand the threat of a data breach. However, the latest research suggests that experts may be overestimating entrepreneurs' understanding of these risks, with about half of small firms that have been hit by a cyberattack unable to ever recover. |
| Payroll | Payroll In Entertainment A Challenging Production, Says GreenSlate Payroll is not a one-size-fits-all function. For companies in the entertainment industry, high employee turnover rates, changing staff volumes and increasing reliance on gig talent make payroll a particularly challenging puzzle. Mike Leiba, president of GreenSlate, speaks with PYMNTS about these nuances and how they impact a production's ability to pay wages, manage accounting and remain compliant with regulatory requirements that may change as employees come and go. | |