As cost pressures rise and more owners face challenges with their business in 2017, it’s important that a business owner suffering from a financial blip doesn’t perceive them as a precursor for failure. more»
UK business owners have been warned to take a tougher stance on unrealistic employee expense claims, as new research reveals a majority frequently overcharge at the end of the month. more»
Almost two-thirds of Britain’s self-employed workforce describe their financial situation as “just about managing” or worse, according to new survey findings. more»
It might seem easier to keep the two mixed together, but you should always separate personal and business finances, as it can cause problems further down the line if you don’t. more»
There can be few experiences in life that are more liberating than being self-employed, however it can make securing finance much tougher. It’s usually when looking for self-employed mortgages that the real difficulty can occur. more»
Women who own and manage businesses are almost twice as likely to want a strong relationship with their finance providers than male counterparts, new research has shown. more»
Almost 4,000 UK companies ceased trading in the first quarter of 2017, according to a new study, with business insolvencies rising dramatically in a number of sectors. more»
Selling a business is possibly the single most important decision that a business owner will need to take. With substantial personal and financial consequences, the journey towards the exit should be meticulously planned and all legal implications considered. more»
Out of hundreds of micro business owners and sole traders surveyed, almost a third admitted that managing their company finances left them feeling stressed. more»
One thing I hate is going to court, winning and being left with an empty victory. All the time and effort you put into the case is completely wasted if ultimately the defendant cannot pay and simply winds their company up, leaving you with nothing. more»
