Posted on 22nd Apr 2009 by Cashflow Protector in Cashflow news & advice | Comments Off
Thousands of small business jobs are being put at risk because councils are failing to pay invoices within the Government imposed 10-day target. Despite orders from the Business Secretary, Lord Mandelson, four out of five local authorities are ignoring pleas to help firms by speeding up invoice payments.
Small business leaders warn that thousands of jobs are being put in danger as delayed payments stretch credit supplies of companies already struggling with the recession.
Critics said it provided “yet more evidence that the Government’s policies aren’t working”. Many councils described the 10-day target as an unrealistic expectation that would produce more red tape. Several, including Durham City, had not even heard of the request.
The 10-day deadline for settling bills was pledged by Lord Mandelson in October, when he announced councils would follow Whitehall’s lead in cutting payment times. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on 22nd Apr 2009 by Cashflow Protector in Cashflow Protector | Comments Off
Networking Expo 2009 on Thursday 12th March 2009 at Harlequins Rugby Club in Twickenham.
We will be exhibiting at this dynamic and popular event championing the best of local businesses which will attract hundreds of visitors from south west London.
Visit us at the Networking Expo 2009. Go to www.richmondexpo.co.uk to register for FREE admission.
Hope to see you there.
Posted on 22nd Apr 2009 by Cashflow Protector in Cashflow news & advice | Comments Off
Householders are now able able to convert lofts and install rear extensions to their homes without having to seek planning permission. The new relaxation of planning regulations will see about 40% of all home development projects that currently require planning permission able to go ahead without formal authorisation from councils - that’s around 80,000 householders. There were almost almost 330,000 domestic planning applications last year.
With people struggling to move house because of the current state of the property market, they can now extend their current homes without all the red tape and the costs which can often mount to thousands of pounds, even though 90% of all applications are ultimately approved.
Caroline Flint, the Housing Minister, said that as the economy slows, the new rules will “make a real difference to already-stretched family finances, making home improvement an increasingly attractive option.” Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on 22nd Apr 2009 by Cashflow Protector in Cashflow news & advice | Comments Off
Doom and gloom are the watchwords on every piece of news we receive nowadays whether it’s from TV, radio or the newspapers. The reporters are wallowing in it (after all it sells newspapers).
I go to a number of networking events locally and meet many SMEs and, rather than gloom, I meet a lot of determined people who are facing the slow down positively. Yes, companies are slower in paying bills (this is where Cashflow Protector comes into its own). Yes, the banks, that we, Joe Public, bailed out, have reduced their lending and tightened the lending criteria ( it’s a pity they weren’t so discerning in the past) but that will ease soon.
The truth is these SMEs are still busy and even Estate Agents are telling me that the start of the year has been very strong. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on 22nd Apr 2009 by Cashflow Protector in Cashflow Protector | Comments Off
In our effort to give local coverage, we have appointed four new Franchisees and we would like to welcome:
- Maud Alleyne covering Croydon, Surrey - 07960 076733
- Kevin Bourne covering Bromley, Kent - 07963 833154
- Russell Pawson covering Exeter, Devon - 07973 789 977
- Nick Taimitarha covering Richmond & Twickenham - 020 8614 1441 or 07773 789 835
Please feel free to contact them direct or through our office on 020 8536 4138.
We are keen to extend our national coverage and we have opportunities for Fanchisees across the country, offering:
- Low cost entry point
- Full product support
- Excellent earning potential
