Regardless of the size of your business or independent practice, there's one thing that businesses of all sizes need in order to survive and thrive: money. If customer and client billing is beginning to bottleneck your operations, it's up to you as a business owner to make the necessary changes to keep money coming in. It can get tricky dealing with clients with financial difficulties, especially when you're both operating small businesses. There are a few ways to help maintain your relationship with the struggling client while continuing to get paid.