Business Insights

Small businesses unprepared for supply chain threats

The vast majority of small businesses are woefully unprepared for disruptions that may result from cybercrime, severe weather and staff losses, new research shows.

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Late payment culture continues to plague UK small businesses

Late payments continue to blight small businesses across the UK, hitting supply chains and piling pressure on to their finances.

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Construction subcontractors write off thousands of bad debt annually

UK subcontractors are writing off thousands of pounds annually as a result of unpaid work, new figures show.

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Why cash flow management is vital for small businesses

Cash flow management forms an essential part of the current business climate, especially when business rates and operational costs continue to rise.

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CVA reform is needed states insolvency body R3

Urgent reform is needed to ensure the effectiveness of company voluntary arrangements, insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 has claimed.

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