Practical articles and commentary to help business owners think more clearly about recovery, cash flow and commercial risk.
For many small business owners, the pressure of mounting debts and cash flow challenges can lead to desperate measures, including withdrawing money from savings or tax accounts. While this may offer temporary relief, it can have significant long-term consequences for your business and financial well-being.
For many small businesses, securing a contract with a large company is a major milestone. Big clients bring stability, visibility, and consistent work. However, these benefits often come with a hidden downside: late payments.
Practical steps to improve collections, protect cash flow, and reduce the strain of late payment.
Delaying creditor payments can feel like a necessary evil for small business owners navigating cash flow challenges. But postponing payments can damage relationships, increase costs, and put your business at risk. Let’s explore the issue and practical steps to regain control.
Cash flow challenges are a persistent struggle for small business owners. Even when sales are steady, running out of cash reserves at critical points of the month can feel like a losing battle. But why does this happen, and how can you turn the tide?
The recently announced Autumn Budget 2024 has highlighted key financial challenges for UK businesses, particularly with the increase in National Insurance (NI) contributions. For many businesses, higher NI costs mean a significant uptick in operational expenses, creating pressure on cash flow and forcing leaders to seek alternative funding sources.
In the world of small businesses, taking out loans and securing funding often involves personal guarantees, where business owners pledge personal assets as collateral. While this can provide vital capital, it also presents serious risks if financial hardships strike, making personal guarantee debts challenging to manage.In the world of small businesses, taking out loans and securing funding often involves personal guarantees, where business owners pledge personal assets as collateral. While this can provide vital capital, it also presents serious risks if financial hardships strike, making personal guarantee debts challenging to manage.
As featured in the Autumn 2024 edition of Your Business magazine, my journey into debt recovery is not just a career—it’s personal. My name is Ron Mookerjee, founder of Talk to Ron, and I once found myself burdened with £195,000 of personal debt following my divorce.
As a small business owner, you’re likely familiar with the challenges that 60-day payment terms can cause. While extended terms might help customers, they often place a significant burden on small businesses. Waiting two months for payment can create cash flow problems, making it hard to cover essential expenses like payroll and inventory.
Late payments have become a growing issue for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, with outstanding payments significantly impacting cash flow and business growth. According to Aldermore’s recent SME Growth Index, late payments have increased by 48%, totalling £348 billion. This article explores the scale of this problem, its impact on SMEs, and possible solutions.
