Mixed messages on the future. 25th February 2020. James Salmon, Operations Director. Business surveys paint positive picture for Q1 We see positive messages coming from SMEs. The latest IHS Markit purchasing managers’ index indicates that the services, manufacturing and construction

2020’s top 5 threats to small businesses. 20th February 2020. Often, small businesses operate on fragile margins. While many are able to generate profits and provide products and services that customers truly value, many SMEs can fail due to circumstances

Late payments hit £23 billion. 18th February 2020. James Salmon, Operations Director. New research from the Federation of Small Businesses has revealed that late payments almost doubled to £23 billion last year. Small business owners are having to apply for

BAE and Shell among 11 businesses penalised for failing to pay suppliers on time. 14th February 2020. James Salmon, Operations Director. Short Version BAE Systems and Shell have been removed from the prompt payment code – a government-backed scheme that

Bombardier slammed over late payment practices. 13th February 2020. James Salmon, Operations Director. Bombardier slammed over late payment practices The interim small business commissioner, Philip King, has accused the British division of the manufacturer Bombardier of exploiting its suppliers by