Freelance work can be the perfect gig, but it comes with one big downside: getting people to pay up once the work is done can often become a tough challenge. more»

For the second instalment of a new series tackling cash flow for small business owners, Grid Law founder David Walker looks at how a credit control system can be made more effective. more»

In new series for Business Advice, David Walker offers practical help on strengthening your company's cash flow, starting with an assessment of Britain’s late payment problem. more»

As the UK continues to negotiate its exit from the European Union, business owners and their advisors are looking ahead with a view to minimising the impact of Brexit, regardless of the uncertainties. more»

Many business owners think there are just two ways to increase the available cash in their business – increase sales and decrease costs. Here we take a look at five different ways to unlock more cash in your business. more»

The UK’s late payment crisis is rooted in large organisations taking advantage of small business owners dependent on revenue from their client, new survey findings have confirmed. more»

Despite new government efforts, the UK's toxic culture of late payments will take a lot more than a little legislation to fix. So, what can you do to protect your business against reluctant payers? Here are some top tips to arm yourself as best you can. more»

Our legal expert David Walker begins a new series by examining the business contracts you'd be a fool to live without as a small company owner. more»

A new study has revealed one in two small business owners lost out on sales worth £10,000 in the last 12 months after unreasonable demands forced them to reject contracts. more»

Government efforts to tackle late payments through supply chain accountability could be exploited by large firms, as new research reveals a significant lack of awareness within the small business community of new “duty to report” obligations. more»