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Tag: Cash Flow

Can small invoices kill a business” Real Business readers reveal true impact of late payments

April 21, 2020

By Annie May Noonan

What can you do if you’re facing a cash flow strain during this time of crisis” Here’s how to keep your business afloat during this pandemic.

Why cash flow management is essential for good performing businesses

March 10, 2020

By Staff writer

Without effective cash flow management, a business fails. Due to their tighter budgets, SMEs are more likely to fail if their cash flow isn’t managed properly.

How can an entrepreneur live beyond the burden of debt?

July 18, 2019

By Uday Tank

Follow these steps to plan ahead, reduce your debt and improve your financial standing.

Tackling slow payments: Time to seize the opportunity

March 20, 2019

By Paul Christensen

The proposals in the Spring Statement are an opportunity to turn up the volume on slow payments and finally put an end to them.

How SMEs can retain top talent without spending more

November 30, 2018

By John Attridge

An Aldermore Future Attitudes study showed two-thirds UK SME bosses face recruitment and retention problems. According to BBX’s John Attridge, SMEs should find workable solutions that aren?t cash focussed.

Gain the upper hand with these negotiation techniques

November 28, 2018

By Phil Tobin

Phil Tobin of Bibby Financial Services outlines the challenges facing importers and provide tips on how SMEs can boost their bargaining power.

Late payment culture: SMEs are still at the mercy of big customers

September 24, 2018

By Charlie Mullins

Numerous SMEs are susceptible to late payments, particularly from massive companies, says columnist Charlie Mullins.

Can you simplify supplier invoice management for employees and finance

August 23, 2018

By SAP Concur

SAP Concur’s latesteBookexplores how invoice management automation achieves something traditionally considered impossible.

SME owners should pass a “test” before they can set up a new company

August 13, 2018

By Richard Pepler

More than half of new UK businesses don’t survive beyond their first five years and while SME owners will readily blame the tax system, lack of bank lending or late payments, often the failure is down to something much more basic bad financial management.

Nipping late payments in the bud without going to court

May 14, 2018

By Staff writer

A healthy cash flow is essential for any business – timely invoicing and polite reminders aren?t always enough to ensure your customers pay for your goods or services, which can have a severe impact on your business.

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