Business Resilience Podcast: Episode 3
Payment performance and finance for SMEs Interim Small Business Commissioner Philip King and Richard Leonard, Head of Data Partnerships at Experian, join Ade O’Connor on the Business Resilience...
5 Ways that Poor Cash Flow Can Damage your Business…
“When it comes to money, ignorance is NOT bliss. What you don’t know CAN hurt you.” ― Sandra S. Simmons If your small business cash flow is something which keeps you up at night, then...
My client is refusing to pay my invoice – what…
Unfortunately, in the world of business we all come across this situation at some point (hopefully not too often) and it’s useful to know how you can usually resolve matters sensibly before...
8 Quick Tips for Credit Control Success
Tired of sacrificing your time, effort and capital into an everlasting whirlpool of credit control that doesn’t seem to ever be getting easier? You’re not the only one. Credit control can often...
UK Small Business Ideas Guide
If you’re thinking about setting up your own small business then the first key decision that you’ll have to make is what type of business it will be. Choosing the right business idea can...
Credit Control for Small Businesses
What is Credit Control? Credit control is the process by which your small business can ensure that you only give credit to customers or clients who are able to pay you back and that when they do pay...
5 money saving tips for SMEs
All businesses have the aim of reducing costs and chasing growth; whether your goal is to boost profits, survive in a competitive market place or become more efficient in increasing revenue. By...
What is credit management and how can your business handle…
Credit management is often a juggling game. You want to be able to make sure that your debtors pay you on time but on the other hand, you don’t want to ruin relationships by continuously chasing...
Don’t underestimate the start up costs you may face
The number of businesses starting up in the UK is increasing year on year, with over 350,000 start-ups already launched this year (1), it is expected to surpass 2015’s figure of 608,110...
SMEs feel strain on working capital during summer months
Many businesses thrive on the peak of Summer sales, for others these are the months when business dips due to school holidays and families jetting off to make the most of the sun. The challenge with...
UK freelancers are increasingly struggling with late invoice payments
UK freelancers are increasingly struggling with late invoice payments, with around half admitting they considered quitting freelance life because of the continued struggles and worries over continued...