GoKawiilReport: Manual payment systems pose scaling risk for partner-network businesses
A Tipalti-backed analysis argues that many companies still handle payouts to freelancers, creators, vendors and affiliates using outdated, manual infrastructure built for an earlier era. It cites survey data showing 81% of business leaders consider these partner networks important or critical to revenue, while payment systems supporting them have not scaled accordingly. The piece frames fragmented, non-compliant payout processes as an operational risk as companies expand into new markets with varying tax and regulatory rules.