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Debt Collection Complaints Rise 50 per cent
According to latest statistics released by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) the number of people complaining about debt collection has risen 50% in the last 12 months. The statistics include complaints about harassment from agencies who may have been a little too heavy in the way they have handled client cases. The results show that…
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UK SMEs Less Likely To Go Under If They Credit Check
With some businesses it’s necessary to extend a line of credit to clients and customers. This is fine if those customers have a good credit rating but what happens if a company is concealing their financial problems? The answer to this is that companies are more likely to go out of business in their first…
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Less Firms Heading Into Administration According To Deloitte
The good news this year is that less firms have gone into administration during 2014 than in 2013. The bad news is that not all sectors have done so well in the recovery. Retail has been an area that has suffered badly from the economic downturn. Large chains as well as smaller shops being wiped…
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What Happens If A Debtor Defends A Claim
If a company owes your business money, then the first thing to do is contact them to try and recover the money owing. Sometimes, this may result in the company defending your claim against them, which will usually result in court proceedings. Your claim will be allocated to one of three tracks depending on the…
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7 Things You Should Never Do To Recover Debt
Many companies are unaware that pursuing another company of individual over debts can be fraught with problems if the proper procedures are not adhered to. If you are in any doubt about the processes you are currently following to recover late payments, make sure you are not making the following mistakes that could land you…
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Micro SME’s An Average 68k In Debt Due To Late Payments
According to data from Companies house, the average micro SME is £68,000 in debt. Behind this staggering statistic is a struggle to maintain cash flow due to late paying customers. Running a small business of less than 10 employees can be as tough as running a large organisation, particularly if the business relies on just…
