Developing skills and knowledge provides a greater sense of career progression for self-employed people than increasing annual turnover, according to a new report. 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»

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 measures have been laid out in a joint report published by the Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE) and Community, a trade union. more»

Almost one in two business owners have admitted to paying their suppliers later than the agreed terms, new survey findings have shown. more»

Just 100,000 owners at micro companies believe that new small business commissioner Paul Uppal will be able to bring about a significant change in late payment culture. more»

The new commissioner needs to help reinforce the availability of finance on offer to small businesses. This would help bring much needed stability to the UK. more»

Over two years since the position was first tabled, the government has appointed its first small business commissioner with a pledge to drive a culture change within Britain's supply chains. more»

Just 29 per cent of invoices sent during 2016 by micro business owners in the south Yorkshire city were paid on time, whilst areas such as Peterborough and Northampton also fared poorly. more»