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The news last week highlights the horrific situation facing many growers. The dramatic fall in sales arising from the lockdown coupled with the perishability and seasonality of plants means the sector faces a nightmare scenario. Within the news there are...
With the current situation taking the country into a lockdown, we are being asked by our clients if we can still pursue debtors on their behalf. The easy answer to the question is yes , however careful thought and consideration should be given to the...
If you are considering whether a force majeure clause can assist in dealing with current circumstances, we have set out below a summary of the main points to consider. The key take-away is not to assume that a standard force majeure sweeper/general...
With the coronavirus outbreak causing strain in the high street it’s even more important than ever to manage your cash flow. In the last few days we have seen an increase in the number of enquiries from clients and potential clients asking how...
As a business, you may have seen an increase in sales during the run-up to Christmas – which is great news – until your customers are late making payment and your cash flow suffers as a result. It’s pretty common for people to overspend at...
In the new age of GDPR and rigorous electronic data protection laws, the availability and use of cookies can no longer be taken for granted.. In terms of data, a cookie is a text file with the ability to track your activity across the internet and...
Health, wealth and happiness are the three most important things in our lives. But if you are a small business owner (less than 50 employees) the fact that your clients are failing to pay your invoices on time, may be making you ill. Not having the money you...
If you’re a service provider in the wedding industry, this is your time of year to shine. Whether you are a photographer, a make-up artist, or a venue, how do you protect yourself from the last minute cancellation of a wedding? Unfortunately this can...
On 5 May 2019, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy published a consultation to reform corporate transparency. Generally, the consultation looks at guarding against the misuse of UK corporate entities and balancing transparency...
So, you have an unpaid invoice, issued legal proceedings and obtained a county court judgment against your debtor. What happens next? It’s likely that if you have reached this stage, your debtor has not been particularly co-operative and you need to...
As a business, you may have seen an increase in sales during the run-up to Christmas – which is great news – until your customers are late making payment and your cash flow suffers as a result. It’s pretty common for people to overspend at...
It is often a frightening concept to give away hard-earned assets and lose control over them and this, together with concern over future cash flow, can be a barrier to putting assets into trust or simply making gifts. One of the key benefits of a family...
So, you have an unpaid invoice, you’ve issued legal proceedings, and your debtor has defended the claim. What happens next? You’re now in the hands of the courts, which can be a worrying time if you’re not familiar with the procedure....
The good people of the United Kingdom could be compared with squirrels this autumn: stockpiling goods and cash ahead of the unknowns of another British winter and the imminent exit of the UK from the European Union. The deadline is 11pm on 29 March...
Trying to keep a continuous cash flow when running a small to medium enterprise is incredibly hard. You are often so busy trying to find and retain valuable staff members, attracting and keeping clients, and dealing with all of the bureaucracy that...
You’ve issued proceedings and have secured judgment against your debtor, but how can you actually get your money back? Here, we consider four different methods of enforcement and how being more aware of the situation your debtor is in can help you...
It is an all too familiar narrative starting with a person claiming to have fallen out with a business partner, supplier or contractor and not knowing what to do next. It inevitably turns out that neither party saw the need nor had the inclination to...
Whilst some current issues are out of everyone’s control, i.e. Brexit, what is vital in this difficult time is having a sound credit control system. We understand that you may have had the same clients for years, and agreements may well be...
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is new legislation which will impact nearly all organisations across Europe from 25 May. The regulation has been introduced in order to strengthen current personal data privacy laws and put all European...
In its recently published 2018-2019 Business Plan, Companies House has set out its robust approach to companies not complying with their Persons with Significant Control (PSC) requirements. Since June 2016 UK companies have been required to hold an...
The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) come in to force in May 2018 and, despite the fact that they have been widely publicised since 2016, a recent survey identified that only 7% of business felt they were ‘very prepared’ for the...
On 2 November 2017 the Bank of England reversed the drop in interest rates which came into effect on 2 August 2016. This means the base interest rate is back up to 0.5%, a level first introduced in March 2009. What does this mean for your entitlement to...
The Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 was implemented to clarify and protect the rights of commercial agents who engage with principals to sell products on their behalf. Generally, commercial agents have the right to a compensation...
Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims will come into effect on 1 October 2017 This Protocol applies to any business (including a sole trader or public body) claiming payment from an individual (including sole traders) and describes the conduct the court...
The risks of being a sole shareholder/director: Court provides a timely reminder of the need to review your company’s Articles of Association Are you a sole shareholder/director of your company? Do you have children, other family members or trusted...
