For any farm contractor, the priority will always be getting the job done rather than getting the invoices out. Often, they get put to the bottom of the to-do list, with getting the crop in the ground or silage in the clamp firmly at the top.To an extent, that's how farmers expect contractors to be. But there has to be a balance, and having a firm billing structure is crucial to any contracting business, according to Neil Cox, associate director at south-west accountancy firm Old Mill."There is no magic wand or one right answer to getting paid," he explains. "The first step is to take care not to let things get out of hand and keep tight records of what's being done.
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