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Commercial Law Blog: Where in the World is Credit Easy to Obtain?

Read full article Wednesday 21 Mar 2012

The world bank annually produce their Ease of Business survey which analyses every country and ranks them in order of various criteria as well as the overall “ease of business” ranking.

Very interesting stuff and one of the criteria is the ability to “get credit”

So which economy do you believe...

Debt Recovery Blog: More excuses - Further Hints and Tips for Chasing Debt

Read full article Tuesday 21 Feb 2012

We briefly addressed the most serious reason, which is cash difficulties and will now concentrate a little further on that.

 

Getting Money From a Business that's Struggling

If you suspect a cash problem it is perfectly reasonable to ask the client directly if they are experiencing difficulties....

Debt Recovery Blog: Excuses excuses - Hints and Tips for Chasing Debt

Read full article Tuesday 7 Feb 2012

Don't Assume Debtors are Lying

It may be easier said than done but one of the most important things to remember is that if you assume a debtor is lying and they are not, then that can be very damaging for your relationship. Be careful before jumping to conclusions. You should always make informed...

Debt Recovery Blog: How to fail in insolvency

Read full article Wednesday 1 Feb 2012

The other week an insolvency firm went into administration. They were not a small firm and the story is very much in the business news pages. The full story of what went wrong has yet to come out and the signs are it will be a colourful saga. Not long before both a legal and accountancy firm went...

Blue chip or not?

Read full article Tuesday 6 Dec 2011

The latest “name” to experience difficulties is one of the most venerable high street chains. Thomas Cook .  Fortunately it would appear that they have found a short to medium term solution and fears of the businesses imminent demise have been allayed

That is just one instance but what conclusions...