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Debt Recovery and Credit Reporting: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

As a small business owner, managing finances can be one of the most challenging aspects of running your business. When debts go unpaid, it affects your bottom line and can create a domino effect of financial consequences. Understanding the connection between debt recovery and credit reporting is crucial to protecting your business and financial health. In this blog, we’ll break down the link between these two aspects and what it means for small business owners facing overdue debts.
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Unravelling the Threads: Wilko’s Insolvency and the Unfolding Retail Saga

In the ever-evolving retail industry, few things are as unsettling as the news of a once-thriving giant facing insolvency. Wilko, a household name synonymous with quality and affordability, recently plunged into insolvency, sending shockwaves through the retail realm. As the industry braces for the repercussions, the ripples extend far beyond Wilko's storefronts, affecting suppliers, landlords, and employees.
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Attachment of Earnings Order (AEO) Demystified: The Ultimate Guide to Debt Recovery

Navigating the complex world of debt recovery can be challenging, but one powerful tool can make all the difference: the Attachment of Earnings Order (AEO). You’re not alone if you’re struggling to recover debts from individuals who seem to be evading payment. In this blog, I’ll break down the essence of AEOs, walk you through the process, and show you how creditors and debtors can benefit. Understanding AEOs As a debt recovery specialist, I understand the importance of AEOs. These orders empower you as a creditor to collect the debts owed to you directly from a debtor’s earnings. This strategic
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Unveiling the Power of Oral Examinations in Debt Recovery

You have judgment, but voluntary arrangements have failed, and your debtor is proving difficult and citing that they have no assets. What can you do to exercise that what they tell you is the truth? An oral examination is a powerful tool you can use once you receive a judgment (CCJ) from the Courts. In this blog post, I'll delve into the essence of oral examinations – a legal process where debtors are summoned to court to shed light on their financial circumstances.
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Exploring the Impact of Falling Inflation on Mortgage Payments

Inflation is a key economic indicator affecting consumers' purchasing power and overall cost of living. As we analyse the recent news of inflation falling to 7.9%, a question arises: Does a decrease in inflation necessarily translate to a reduction in mortgage payments? In this blog, we will delve into the relationship between inflation and mortgage rates, understanding how changes in inflation can influence mortgage payments.
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Strategies For Knowing What To Charge

What’s the hardest decision you’ll ever have to make? Churchill said that naming a kitten was the hardest job in the world. My online entrepreneur friends tell me it’s buying a domain name. Real-world business experience tells me the most stressful decision you’ll ever have to make is knowing what to charge. Pricing Can Be As Complex As You Make It You may need / want to consider: The competition Your own skill set What you perceive to be your skills What your market will pay Your location And a host of other variables. Working out what to charge can
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Credit Control Reporting Made Simple

When you first began your business you probably found yourself doing everything yourself. … but as you slowly begin to grow you have to ensure that you have a system in place to record your cash collection. Why is it crucial to keep records? As well as keeping accounts and your annual return records organised, you’ll be able to keep your Customer details in a central database, making it easier to keep track of them. Basic account keeping is key for sustainability Rather than your usual spreadsheet, there are so many add-on accounting software packages available to use now: Kashflow
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