ABFA reports rising popularity of invoice finance
The Asset Based Finance Association (ABFA) has published its latest quarterly figures, which suggest that both the total funding and turnover from…
Corporate Insolvency
Bristan feels the heat over late payment
A leading bathroom manufacturer which was added to a ‘hall of shame’ for increasing its payment terms by as much as 60 days has now signed…
Enterprise showcase gets royal seal of approval
Business Minister Mark Prisk is urging the UK’s most innovative businesses to apply for a prestigious award from Her Majesty The Queen. Mr Prisk…
New Chief Executive for the Insolvency Service
The Insolvency Service has appointed Dr Richard Judge as its new Chief Executive. He takes over from Stephen Speed who has been the Chief…
Osborne announces £140 billion stimulus plan
Shares in Britain’s largest banks were among the biggest risers this morning as the market gave a cautious thumbs-up to the Government’s plans…
Account takeover fraud continues to rise
The hijacking of an existing bank, credit card or other account by a third party is something all individuals fear. Unfortunately, this type of…
Small business group calls for extension to New Enterprise Allowance
The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) should be extended to encourage more budding entrepreneurs to use the scheme, according to the All Party…
HMRC staff embark on small business ‘work experience’ placements
HM Revenue & Customs officials are to gain hands-on experience of life in small businesses courtesy of ‘Business Buddy’, a Forum of Private…
Growing investment in new equipment
Growth in all business equipment finance sectors in February is a sign that businesses are gaining the confidence to invest. New figures from the…
Hampshire businessman reveals late payment shock
A Gosport businessman who appeared on radio to discuss the problems late payment causes for small firms has revealed he is still waiting for an…
