Survey: Corporates to blame for late payment
Large corporates are most responsible for the late payments making up the £24 billion owed to British small and medium sized enterprises, research finds.
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Large corporates are most responsible for the late payments making up the £24 billion owed to British small and medium sized enterprises, research finds.
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If you use your home for business purposes, you may be able to set off some of the interest against business income.
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I have been selling on eBay for four months. If I register as self employed now will I have to pay tax on those sales?
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Take command of your cash flow by ensuring you don't fall victim to late payment.
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The fear of losing business is stopping many SMEs from chasing bad debt.
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A customer has refused to pay my invoice in full and has offered a smaller amount for work already done. Is there any simple action I can take to get the rest of the money due?
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The fear of losing business is stopping many SMEs from chasing bad debt.
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A customer has refused to pay my invoice in full and has offered a smaller amount for work already done. Is there any simple action I can take to get the rest of the money due?
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Cash flow can jangle the nerves of the calmest business owner. Read our guide to help you beat those late payers and make your company run more efficiently.
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