Verzögerter Zahlungseingang durch genehmigungsabhängige Eventabrechnung

Definition

Event guidelines from Australian authorities show that permit fees must be paid in full before a permit is issued and bookings are confirmed.[3][8] For commercial event agencies, client contracts frequently tie milestone invoicing to confirmation of venue bookings and permits. When permit applications are delayed, incomplete or require changes attracting additional review, the final approval date moves out, delaying when agencies can issue invoices and receive payment. Parks Victoria states that changes to an application can incur further fees and that applications outside strict 8–12 week windows cannot be accepted, forcing resubmission and extended approval timelines.[3] Similarly, City of Sydney notes that formal development applications, where required, are a separate process that can take up to 14 weeks in addition to the event approval workflow.[4] These elongated and uncertain timelines mean substantial outlay on planning and supplier deposits is made well before agencies can bill, stretching accounts receivable cycles by an estimated 15–30 days and tying up tens of thousands of dollars in WIP for mid‑sized organisers.

Why This Matters

The Pitch: Event Services players in Australia 🇦🇺 lock up AUD 20,000–100,000 in work‑in‑progress each year because invoicing waits on manually chased permits and approvals. Automation of approval tracking, client communication and milestone billing shortens time‑to‑cash by 15–30 days.

Affected Stakeholders

Finance managers, Accounts receivable teams, Event agency owners, Project and operations managers

Related Business Risks