Most American small businesses would be out of business if they had to pay even 1 day earlier than 30 days (or whatever the industry standard is). Most pay well

Most American small businesses would be out of business if they had to pay even 1 day earlier than 30 days (or whatever the industry standard is). Most pay well past the due date. They need to wait the industry standard to get paid themselves. Business runs on credit, and even big businesses operate paycheck to paycheck.