Cost of living hub
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How to pursue unpaid invoices
The late payment of invoices can present major financial difficulties for small businesses, freelancers and contractors.
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What last week's autumn statement means for small businesses and the self employed
Last week, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined the government's tax and spending plans for the upcoming year.
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Over a fifth of freelancers and SMEs experience an increase in late payments
In this article, Rob Rees, Divisional Director at Markel Direct, looks into how late payments are affecting the freelance and small business market and shares eight tips for safeguarding your finances.
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Cash flow projections, a guide for small businesses
Cash flow forecasting is important for starting, managing, and growing a business. An accurate cash flow forecast can inform you of future challenges – such as seasonal dips - which can help you plan for growth.
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Cost of living action plan for small businesses
In this guide, we look at the actions small businesses can take to generate enough revenue to thrive, despite the current economic difficulties, and recession-proof their business.
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State of the UK Charity Sector in 2023
The third sector, containing charitable, not-for-profit organisations, Community interest companies (CICs), and community groups, suffered greatly during 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Are rising energy prices putting UK businesses at unnecessary risk?
The inexorable rise in the cost of living has caused concern for the UK government and no end of worry for UK citizens.
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How to effectively manage your staff through change
Change is inevitable in life and in business. Like people, organisations grow and change so they can adapt to the changing way of the business world. An organisation’s inability to change could become its Achilles heel if it isn’t careful, which could result in the organisation being left behind by its competitors.
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How do strikes affect businesses?
Being a small business in today’s economic climate doesn’t come without its challenges, and as an increase in industrial action poses a fresh obstacle, many SMEs are starting to feel the effects.
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How businesses and charities can support employee wellbeing in uncertain times
In this article, we look at the various ways employers can support the wellbeing of their staff during uncertain economic periods, from enhancing employee benefits to promoting physical exercise.
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One in four small businesses hesitant about their financial future, our study reveals
Times are tough for many freelancers and small businesses in the UK. Still recovering from the financial consequences of the pandemic, they now have a cost-of-living crisis to contend with.