Cash Flow

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Credit Control - 7 ways to get paid on time, every time
One of the reasons some businesses go under is simply that they run out of cash. If you build good credit control into your operations from day one, your business will be much more able to cope with late payers. [July 1, 2010]

Invoice finance and factoring - the pros and cons
Factoring, or invoice financing, enables small businesses to borrow money secured against invoices they have issued. We look at the pros and cons of a business model that has been round since Roman times! [June 29, 2010]

Well written terms of business could protect businesses from bad debts
With businesses facing increasing levels of debt from customers - up 40% in the first quarter of 2010, one of the UK’s leading law firms is urging credit managers to set in place accurate, comprehensive and up to date Trading Terms and Conditions. [June 15, 2010]

How to master cash flow and keep your business healthy
Any successful small business will tell you that having a healthy cash flow is critical to the smooth running and growth of their business. We explore why cash flow is so important to businesses and how firms can best manage it. [May 24, 2010]

Late payment problems worsen for small businesses
New research by Bacs shows that UK small businesses are waiting an astonishing 41 days longer than their agreed payment terms before invoices are settled. An increase of over 9 days on the June 2009 figures. [April 22, 2010]

Invoice Finance and Factoring for small businesses
Invoice Finance is a means of optimising your cash flow, removing the peaks and troughs and ultimately making cash easier to manage. Guide to factoring and invoice finance for small businesses. [January 12, 2010]

Accountant urges business owners to get tough on late payment
A leading accountant is urging small business owners to undertake a root and branch review of their credit control procedures, amid widespread fears of a tide of New Year insolvencies. [December 16, 2009]

Improve your Cash Flow - Free report
Cash flow is a critical issue for millions of UK businesses. Learn how fellow businesses have used clever cash flow techniques to improve their finances, and how you can do the same with this free cash flow report. [November 27, 2009]

What to do when a client refuses to pay or can't pay
Worse than slow paying clients are those who refuse to pay or can’t pay. Before you refer them to a debt collection agency, there are many things that you can about it do yourself. Here are three common client payment problems – and what to do about them: [November 18, 2009]

Firms should ensure they keep the cash flowing in the festive build up
Small companies have been advised to get their finances in order, and ensure they have the systems in place to get paid promptly, and above all - keep the cash flowing in the run up to Christmas. [October 22, 2009]

5 ways to instantly improve your cash flow
Cash flow is the most important thing in your business – more important even than profit. Here are the five most effective ways to improve the cash flow of your business quickly and efficiently [August 11, 2009]

Late payment debt recovery service for Bytestart visitors
A leading debt recovery company has offered preferential rates for any Bytestart visitors who are having trouble with late paying customers. [July 30, 2009]

Top 10 tips to improve your small business cash flow
Small business owners need to focus on freeing up cash flow, as access to the debt and equity markets has become increasingly difficult, says the business advisory firm - Deloitte. [May 8, 2009]

Cash flow tips to help tackle late payment problem
Nearly one third of SMEs reported cash flow problems during the second half of 2008, with the majority citing the late payment of invoices as the leading cause. Here are some top tips to preserve your cash flow. [March 5, 2009]

Tips for avoiding late payment problems during the downturn
As the economic downturn deepens and late payment becomes a growing problem for small businesses, there are many steps you can take to improve your chances of getting paid on time. Here are five essential tips, with links to a wealth of credit control advice elsewhere on the site. [March 4, 2009]

Businesses urged to consider invoice finance as credit harder to find
New research suggests that over 500,000 small business owners are asking friends and family for finance rather than the banks. As late payment continues to be rife, small companies are urged to consider invoice financing to help maintain a healthy cash flow to see out the downturn. [February 23, 2009]

How factoring can free up your business cashflow
With even profitable businesses going under due to poor cash flow during the economic downturn, factoring could provide a good solution for companies needing to free up their cashflow. Factoring companies will advance you cash based on the value of the invoices you have issued. [January 30, 2009]

Tips for choosing an invoice finance provider
Invoice finance allows businesses to ease their cashflow by unlocking value in unpaid invoices. This type of finance can be vital, particularly at a time when cashflow concerns are becoming ever more widespread. It is important that you choose the right invoice finance provider from the outset. [January 19, 2009]

How to manage your cashflow and grow your business via invoice financing
If your company becomes unable to meet its short-term financial obligations, such as paying staff or suppliers, you may find it virtually impossible to remain in business without securing some kind of borrowing. We look at how invoice financing could be the perfect solution. [January 12, 2009]

Guide to successful risk assessment and credit management
In the current economic climate, risk assessment and effective credit management for the SME is paramount. Bad debts rarely occur without warning, so if you are pragmatic in your approach and assess your risk at every step, you will minimise the threat of insolvency. [December 5, 2008]

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