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CBILS Application Deadline; 3 Key Business Priorities; and Expected Rise in Insolvencies

Posted on: September 7th, 2020 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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To open the latest Business Finance Bulletin, the recent announcement that CBILS lenders now have until the end of November to review and process applications does not mean an extension to the deadline for submission of applications. Are you ready to beat the closing date?

With an element of business-as-usual beginning to be seen, we review a survey from Hitachi Capital Business Finance which reveals they three key priorities business owners are now focusing on.

To wrap, news from Atradius, the trade credit insurance provider, on a prediction of a sharp increase in insolvencies over the next 12 months. What do you need to be aware of?

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Business Finance Bulletin · CBILS Application Deadline; 3 Key Business Priorities; and Expected Rise in Insolvencies

Cashflow Pressures, Managing Cashflow and Cost-Cutting Focus – BFB 273

Posted on: October 21st, 2019 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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In these uncertain times there’s increasing evidence that many businesses are suffering from increased cashflow pressures. We open our latest Bulletin reviewing a new survey from Hitachi Capital Business Finance which reveals the impact poor cashflow is having on businesses.

Staying with the theme of cashflow, MarketInvoice the online invoice discounting platform, finds that too many businesses are relying on out-dated ways of managing and tracking cashflow. The knock-on effect is that firms are losing out on new business.

To wrap up this Bulletin, the current economic squeeze is prompting businesses to review costs with the aim of reducing overheads via securing more cost-effective deals. When was the last time you critically reviewed your cost base?

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