Cryptic crossword clue
Bill inadequate when this happens in business? 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word UNDERCHARGE

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Bill inadequate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bill inadequate = undercharge.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNDERCHARGE mean?

UNDERCHARGE noun
  1. A monetary charge that is less than the correct amount.
UNDERCHARGE verb
  1. To charge less than the correct amount.
  2. To put too small a charge into.

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