Dundee Council writes off over £3million in business rate debt

Dundee City Council has announced that iut has lost out on more than £3 million owed to it by business owners last year. The local authority was forced to write off £3.012m it was due from traders in the city in 2016/17, a fivefold increase from the level in 2012. A number of trading chiefs…

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Rimilia announces partnership Fi Software

29th June 2017 Commercial Credit Management |

Financial software provider Rimilia, has announced a partnership with French Company Fi Software to provide cutting edge AR automation solutions and serve the rapidly growing French market. Fi Software, based in Paris, will serve the entire French market and is spearheaded by Co-founders Stéphane Hilliere and Raphaël Viette. Stéphane and Raphaël Stéphane Hilliere, Co-founder of…

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Atradius launches online credit management portal

22nd June 2017 Commercial Credit Management |

Credit Insurer Atradius has announced an upgrade to its digital platform with the unveiling of ‘Atradius Atrium’, its new credit management portal. Atrium is an advanced way for business to complete credit insurance transactions creating a new level of service. The Oracle based portal is designed to evolve with digital advancements and user requirements. Andreas…

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Business rescue reforms placed in doubt by Queen’s Speech

22nd June 2017 Commercial Credit Management |

The government must not neglect its business rescue reform plans as it prepares for Brexit, says insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3. Plans to introduce the government’s year-old reform proposals – or any other corporate governance reforms – appeared to be absent from the Queen’s Speech. As this will be the only Queen’s Speech for…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – May 2017

Winding up Petitions have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 3NT CONSULTING LTD 784 LTD A & S PUBS LTD A.C.H.G. PROPERTIES A.P. LOOK BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE LTD AAA DRIVEWISE CONTRACTS LTD ABELARDUS LTD ‎ABERSWIFT DE LEADING SPECIALISTS LTD ABH CONTRACTS (UK) LTD ACE GARAGE LTD ‎ACQUIRO LTD ‎ACQUISITION 395448999…

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Construction, retail and food & drink hit hardest as insolvencies rise in Q1

Nearly 4,000 businesses ceased trading as increased financial uncertainty gripped the UK in the first quarter of 2017 (Q1). Marginally over two-thirds of the 3,967 insolvencies – 68% – were voluntary, with the overall number rising by 4.5% in real terms compared to the fourth quarter of 2016. The research, carried out on behalf of…

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Increasing pressure on SMEs to accept longer payment times

Intrum Justitia has released a European Payment Report which has highlighted the increasing pressure on SMEs to accept longer payment times. The report findings include: Contrary to political ambitions, a new European Payment Report from Intrum Justitia shows that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe need to accept longer payment times from other, often…

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Premier League clubs owe £1.3million in unpaid invoices

Creditsafe has created a Prompt Payment Premier League table. The table reveals that English Premier League Clubs have overdue invoices totalling £1.3million and 20% are late by 20 days or more beyond the agreed payment terms. Manchester United who place 19th in the Prompt Payment Premier League have 63 outstanding invoices totalling £857,183, making up…

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Lawyers struggling to meet day to day financial needs

A nationwide study of the financial wellbeing of UK workers ‘The DNA of Financial Wellbeing 2017’ report has revealed that 31% cite finance as their biggest concern. However, nearly half of HR directors think that their employees biggest concern is work life balance (48%) and career development (43%), demonstrating a mis-alignment between employee and employer. The…

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High Court Enforcement Officers Association appoints new board Director

23rd May 2017 Appointments |

The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) has announced that David Asker, Authorised High Court Enforcement Officer (AHCEO) and Director of Corporate Governance at The Sheriffs Office has been elected to join the board. The HCEOA, formerly The Sheriffs Officers Association, was founded 130 years ago, with its core aim to represent its entire members and…

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Manufacturing business confidence hits new highs according to Index

The manufacturing sector is acting as the primary driving force behind business confidence in the UK, according to the latest results (Q1 2017) from the UK’s Credit Managers’ Index (CMI). The Index – which is the quarterly barometer of the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) – also reports a reduction in market volatility with…

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Company CCJs increase by 36%

There was a sharp increase in the number of county court judgments (CCJs) against companies in England and Wales during the first quarter of the year, according to figures released today by Registry Trust. In Q1 2017, 29,811 CCJs were registered against all businesses in England and Wales. The increase of 36 percent compared with…

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Rimilia appoints New Head of Development

Software financial specialist Rimilia has announced the appointment of Stephen Halliday as Head of Development. Rimilia Managing Director Chris McGibbon said; “It’s great to have Stephen on board at a very exciting time as Rimilia solutions continue to develop at a rapid pace. Stephen’s experience and drive will enable us to continue to deliver innovative…

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