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Join for freePosted: Thu 12th Feb 2026
Many businesses send invoices on time and do good work, yet still struggle with cash flow because payments don't land quickly enough.
In this practical Lunch and Learn, chartered accountant and financial clarity mentor Esther Kyesimira walks you through the different ways to receive payments and how to choose the right option.
This session is ideal for business founders who want clearer, more confident systems around getting paid, so cash arrives faster, more predictably and with less stress. You'll leave with practical guidance you can apply immediately, even with your next client.
The most common ways businesses get paid (bank transfer, card, direct debit, escrow and more)
How the size of payment influences which method to use
When you can set up regular payments to run automatically
Where escrow works best and what to consider before using it
How payment fees affect profit and pricing
Simple rules that help avoid delays and awkward conversations about payment
Esther is a financial clarity mentor and chartered accountant, and the founder of JERN Financials Ltd, a digital-first finance education and advisory practice based in London.
She specialises in helping small business owners understand their numbers, make better financial decisions and build profitable, sustainable businesses.
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