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SMEs struggle with late payments and fraud

Nearly six in ten small business have to chase and re-chase for payments they are owed, according to new research.

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Northern businesses optimistic despite widespread distress signals

Firms across the North East remain optimistic for 2018, despite a rising number of them showing signs of business distress.

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Insolvency Service clamps down on rogue directors

The number of orders to ban rogue directors from being involved in business has risen seven-fold, according to the Insolvency Service.

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Closure rates slow but retailers face testing times

Shops are closing at their slowest rate since 2010, as 14 outlets a day closed their doors in the first six months of this year, new figures show.

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UK small business values slump

The UK’s small businesses are now worth an average of £90,000, a considerable drop from just a year ago, according to new research from Bizdaq.

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