COVID-19 causes business debt to drop by £189m
The impact of COVID-19 has seen a sharp drop of £189 million in insolvent business debt during the last quarter, according to a new study.
Tag: Debt
Debt is not the cure for this crisis – here’s how to avoid it
By Alan Donegan
At a time when Britain’s small businesses are at their most vulnerable, government and banks risk putting us all into debt.
December economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
Debt, whether for households or companies, struck the headlines in December 2018.
Crowdfunding or venture capital: Which equity route is best for your business?
By Staff writer
Founder of online accountancy firm Crunch, Darren Fell, explores the pros and cons of crowdfunding and venture capital.
Nipping late payments in the bud without going to court
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.
The millennial “bug” is alive and living in Threadneedle st.
David “two brains” Willetts and his doughty team mates at something with Orwellian title of The Intergenerational Commission has spent two years coming to blindingly obvious conclusions.
Difference between liquidation and administration
After running into financial difficulties in 2017, Carillion has gone into liquidation. While often bandied around in the news, it’s not a term you?ll find explained, which has left some to ponder the difference between words such as liquidation and administration.
Top three things SMEs should consider when refinancing
By Staff writer
Refinancing seems like an unattractive hurdle a mass of paperwork and fees so large that it negates the potential benefit of a more attractive deal. Nevertheless, it’s often the key to improved growth.
Rejecting rejection What to do when your application for finance is denied
By Staff writer
For many fast-growth businesses, the route to finance can be fraught with setbacks. However, having an application for external funding denied should not act as an impediment to growth, if reacted to effectively.
Fraudulent university model is not serving its purpose as dropouts increase
After what feels like an eternity, it appears that people are finally starting to open their eyes and see what I’ve been saying all along. Universities are cash-hungry con jobs.