ALT Graphic shows a bar chart breakdown of FPC awardees by size. Micro: 116 Small: 177 Medium: 86 Large: 71

ALT Graphic showing breakdown of awardees by sector. Construction: 45.5% Consultancy: 22.7% Information Technology: 15.2% Accountancy & Business Services: 9.1% Engineering: 7.6%

ALT Graphic of Fair Payment Code awardees with quotes on why they joined the Code. There is a photo of Antoniya Beyrinska on the top right, a photo of Ben Craven in the middle left, and a photo of Jenny Duff on the bottom right. There is a Fair Payment Code logo on the top right. Graphic reads: “Trust and timely payments really are key to doing good business – and they go both ways in the client-supplier relationship. That’s why joining the Fair Payment Code was a very easy decision for us.” Antoniya Beyriyska | Ask the Boss Practice Manager “Joining the Fair Payment Code shows our commitment to those values and gives our clients, partners and suppliers confidence that we do what we say.” Ben Craven | Safeseal Roofing Managing Director “The FPC Gold Award has given us the means to show that we are a prompt payer, giving suppliers greater confidence in working with us and giving us strength when negotiating with clients.” Jenny Duff | Brighter Days Markets Managing Director

ALT Graphic reads: 14,000 businesses close each year as a result of late payments, equivalent to 38 business days £26 billion in late payments are owed to UK businesses 1.5 million businesses are affected by late payments each year £26 billion in late payments are owed to UK businesses 15% of businesses said they avoided doing business with specific customers based on their payment behaviour There is a Fair Payment Code logo in the top left corner.

ALT Graphic on how to apply to the Fair Payment Code. Text reads: 1. Expression of interest 2. Receive application form and guidance 3. Read guidance in full 4. Collate evidence needed for award 5. Submit application form and evidence 6. Notification of receipt or request for further information 7. Receive award

ALT Graphic reads: “Every responsible organisation should aspire to reach the highest possible standards in their conduct. Paying a living wage, Paying fair tax and promptly paying our suppliers are just a few of the indicators of a business holding themselves accountable to higher standards.” Adam Liardet Managing Director There is a Gold FPC logo and Audax logo at the top and a picture of the Audax team on the right.

ALT Graphic reads: “Prompt payment to our suppliers and delivery partners is of the utmost importance to us, and the principles of the Fair Payment Code, being ‘Clear, Fair and Collaborative’, align perfectly with those of Rawstone Consulting. Our achievement of Fair Payment Code Gold Award status, the highest tier awarded only to firms paying at least 95% of all invoices within 30 days, means a great deal to us.” Caroline Johnstone MSc, FICRS, Managing Director There is a Gold Fair Payment Code logo and a Rawstone logo at the top of the graphic, and a headshot of Caroline Johnstone on the right.

ALT Graphic reads: Myths about late payments There is a Fair Payment Code logo at the bottom middle of the page.

ALT Graphic reads: MYTH: “Paying invoices late doesn’t impact businesses that much” . REALITY 14,000 businesses close each year as a result of late payments, equivalent to 38 businesses every day. Late payments are estimated to cost the UK economy almost £11bn per year 22% of surveyed businesses said they spent staff time chasing late payments, on average 86 hours. There is a Fair Payment Code logo in the top right corner

ALT Graphic reads: MYTH: “Small businesses can’t do anything about late payments.” REALITY If you are struggling with unpaid invoices, there is help available for you. The OSBC can investigate payment disputes and approach larger businesses on your behalf. Resources are available on the OSBC website for guidance on drafting a contract, negotiating fair contract terms, and e-invoicing There is a Fair Payment Code logo in the top right corner.

ALT Graphic reads: MYTH: “Large businesses don’t have a role to play in fair payment culture.” REALITY The Fair Payment Code sets clear standards for how companies should treat suppliers Businesses that sign up commit to paying on time and dealing with suppliers Signing up shows customers and partners that your business values trust, accountability, and ethical payment practices There is a Fair Payment Code logo in the top right corner.