Poor supply chain practices in the public sector continue to blight small business owners, as new research finds nine in ten government suppliers have been paid later than agreed terms. more»
Britain’s late payment crisis is continuing to hamper cash flow, growth plans and even survival rates of the country’s small firms. Government efforts to hold large firms accountable are yet to generate confidence among small business owners, and new data has provided yet more evidence of the task at hand. more»
For an ambitious small business that wants to grow as fast as possible, appointing an agent or distributor has some clear advantages. They are likely to have an established network of contacts and potential customers ready to sell your products and services to, allowing you to fast track your growth. more»
Continuing our regular supply chain series, Business Advice hears from two smaller suppliers about their experiences selling to Co-op to find out what fellow entrepreneurs should know before approaching the retailer. more»
The UK capital has dropped out of the top ten most expensive locations in the world for business travel, overtaken by Monaco, Basel and Paris this year. more»
The UK is still a while away from being a cashless society with, cash accounting for 43 per cent of financial purchases. Whilst the thought of being conned is enough […] more»
Millennials preferring to eat at home than go out could cost the UK’s catering industry close to £1bn in lost revenue over the next four years, according to a new report. more»
The government is being urged to solve the UK’s housing crisis by ramping up support for small builders, including cracking down on late payers and easing access to finance. more»
As the government makes further noises to unsettle big firms failing to pay smaller suppliers on time, new research has uncovered poor supply chain practices in one of the world’s most lucrative sports. more»
Global Britain is “stirring” a year before Brexit, as research shows business owners ramping up spending on imports from outside the EU. more»
