The 21 Don’ts of Granting Credit Common credit control mistakes that lead to late payment and bad debts Offering credit to customers can help businesses grow. Many companies find that allowing customers to pay on terms increases sales and builds

Friday Reflection: Do Businesses Really Practise What They Preach on Late Payments? James Salmon, Operations Director. Friday 6th March 2026 Last year we published a post titled “Practice What You Preach on Late Payments.” The message was simple. Businesses are

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Watch the latest episode of The Late Payment Files In this episode, we explore why authority and credibility dramatically improve payment outcomes — and how to use them correctly in your credit control process. It’s Not Just What You Say

Business news 4 February 2026 UK businesses are facing a difficult mix of slowing growth, rising costs and ongoing uncertainty around tax, interest rates and labour supply. New warnings from leading economic forecasters suggest higher taxes and tighter public finances