There are a number of elements that go towards making a successful business. These include the likes of a strong work ethic, good employees and of course, capital. When a business is raising capital for its needs, they usually have two types of financing: equity and debt. The majority of companies will use a combination [...]
When a company finds itself in financial distress, it will likely consider enlisting the help of an insolvency practitioner. These can help organisations manage their current situation and provide a realistic route to get out of it. As a business owner, it is important that you fully understand what an Insolvency Practitioner can offer your [...]
Running a business can be tricky, and a lot of the time, organisations can find themselves in times of financial hardship. Similarly, there are a lot of organisations who decide to simply call it a day. One of the most popular methods that can be used when an organisation would like to stop trading is [...]
In recent weeks, the multi-billion-dollar company Silicon Valley bank abruptly collapsed. Since then, this sudden collapse has continued to reverberate across the current economy as stocks are taking a hit, hidden stresses are revealed, and a political blame game gets underway. Why did this happen? Why did a tech lender worth $ 212 billion suddenly [...]
The pandemic was unlike anything that people have seen in their lifetime. Individuals and businesses were impacted more than ever in recent years, as countries had to shut down completely to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. There were loans implemented which helped organisations through times of hardship; however, these loans were abused by [...]
There is no getting away from the fact that it has been a difficult few years for businesses big and small. The pandemic, withdrawal of support and then the rise of energy prices have all been a perfect storm of trouble. As a result, it’s hardly a surprise that there are so many organisations that [...]
There is no doubt that the UK economy has fallen on hard times in recent years. This is due to several reasons, but large contributing factors are the pandemic and its subsequent impacts, paired with political unrest. As a direct result of this uncertainty, a lot of businesses have been forced to close. The number [...]
The UK is an interesting place at the moment. Energy prices are rising, the cost of living is growing increasingly more expensive, and public sectors are sporadically going on strike, making organising plans a hassle and causing concern over health risks. These strikes have been met with a refusal from the government to improve the [...]
In December 2022, the UK government announced a package of reforms to financial services regulations in the UK. The Financial Services reforms have been made, pending legislation that will come into effect later in 2023. So far, people have just been guaranteed that more consultation on specific areas is to follow. The announcement came after [...]
Many people across the UK file for personal insolvency every year. People generally have different reasons why they need to file for bankruptcy, but if this is something you are considering, you will no doubt require further information. This article will discuss how to assess whether you should file for personal insolvency and the repercussions [...]
