Large enterprises are more likely to capitalize on contract incentives and take advantage of favorable payment terms, such as discounts or other rewards for paying early. If there is an incentive, an enterprise can mark the invoice for early payment; if not, the company doesn’t pay until the due date so that cash remains available for other purposes. Enterprises also take advantage of AP automation to identify those details in contracts and invoices and act on them, with little to no human intervention. Additionally, some enterprises are using advanced robotic process automation (RPA) systems, which can help refine accounts payable processes further and automate additional processes. For example, RPA can be used to sort invoices that come from different channels, like email or a vendor portal, and route them to the appropriate team for approval and payment, saving considerable manual effort. In contrast, small businesses are more likely to take a “first come, first paid” approach to bills. While it may seem efficient to pay bills as you receive them, that tactic is costing you money for very little reward.