If you run your own business, going on a long holiday can be a daunting prospect that makes you feel like you’ll be abandoning your work. These tips will help you take a guilt-free break. 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»
Despite government initiatives to crack down on late payments, a quarter of small UK business owners say they are owed over £40,000 from customers. more»
From 'My dog chewed my invoice' to 'I was temporarily paralysed', you wont believe some of these client excuses for leaving invoices unpaid. more»
Business Advice unpicks one of the growing threats to small companies, asking what is CEO fraud, before consulting two experts on the typical tactics employed by scammers and how owners can protect their firm. more»
Business Advice expert David Walker guides readers through the process of statutory demands and winding up petitions against clients which have consistently refused to fulfil payments. more»
The ability to guarantee a date when payment is received by a customer would be the most effective solution to cash flow worries for owners of small UK companies, according to new survey findings. more»
A late payment complaints procedure has today been opened by government to help small business owners challenge poor supply chain practices by large firms. more»
The average business owner spends around 55 hours per week tackling paper-based invoicing checks, as new research reveals the five processes causing most friction within UK supply chains. more»
Here, head of the Orsmby Street cash flow platform Rob Drury looks closely at the difference between a purchase order and an invoice for small business owners. more»
