Difference Between Liquidation and Administration Explained

Both formal insolvency procedures, liquidation and administration, are proceedings that businesses can use to resolve their financial problems.  Often, these two terms are confused with each other; however, there are very clear differences, and it’s important for business owners to be clear in their understanding of these differences to decide on which one is best and most appropriate for them.  In this post, […]

Company Strike Off and Company Liquidation Explained

Closing your business might be something you’re considering for a number of reasons; it doesn’t have to be because the business is struggling financially. In fact, if your business is solvent and has no outstanding debts, you do have a choice about how you close it down. The two main options include striking off the business from Companies House and ultimately dissolving the […]

What is progress invoicing? Why is it important, and when to use it?

We know that cash flow issues are the reason for approximately 90% of business failures.  Where expenses run ahead of money coming in, making it more and more difficult for a company not only to manage but to survive.  This is where progress invoicing can prove beneficial.  A form of invoice accounting that helps to support business […]

Key considerations before signing a commercial lease

It’s important when entering into a new or renewed commercial lease that you review all terms and conditions and fully understand where responsibility for certain aspects of the building, property, and lease lies.  Opting to lease a commercial property is a significant decision, investment, and commitment, so it’s vital that you understand all key areas of the lease.  Working as B2B debt […]

Invoice Reconciliation Explained

Invoice reconciliation is a method of controlling and managing your finances, and most importantly, ensuring that you are up to date with collecting outstanding invoices.  However, for invoice reconciliation to be effective, there must be robust processes and procedures in place for the credit team to follow and adhere to.  In this post, we look at […]

Individual Voluntary Arrangement Explained

An individual voluntary arrangement is often considered a flexible solution to help you manage outstanding debt issues.  An IVA is a legally binding arrangement/agreement between creditors and debtors.  As a professional business debt collection agency with years of experience behind us, we would always recommend gathering as much information as possible on all debt solutions.  There are […]

Debt relief order explained

Also known as a DRO, a Debt Relief Order is an arrangement that a debtor can apply for to help support them with repaying their debts.  This is typically for debts up to the value of £50,000, which the debtor is no longer able to pay.  There are qualifying rules and criteria that the debtor […]

Main differences between depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization are two important accounting terms that help to provide financial insight and clarity on a business’s current financial position.  Both of these terms recognise that the business has incurred an expense and, as such, this should be recorded. However, the expense comes without the associated cash flow; i.e., these are recorded as non-cash flow transactions.  […]

Ways to avoid company liquidation

Businesses face a lot of challenges.  One of the biggest?  Managing day-to-day cash flow and ensuring the company stays on top of its finances.  This means ensuring that you continue to keep your business in a profitable position, avoiding insolvency and, in worst-case scenarios, liquidation.  As a leading debt recovery agency, we understand these challenges, and […]

What is a supplier invoice?

In its simplest form, a supplier invoice is a sales invoice that is issued by the business that has supplied the goods or services to the customer who has taken receipt of these.  Invoices are a vital part of running a business. They are the key piece of information that helps your business to ultimately […]