There are a variety of reasons why this past year has been challenging. Businesses worldwide have become accustomed to adapting to new circumstances due to post-pandemic complexities, war-induced energy crises, cryptocurrency market crashes, high inflation and soaring interest rates.   However, despite all these challenges, the UK fintech market has grown steadily and has provided businesses …

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In spite of many challenges, the UK fintech market has continued its growth – providing businesses with ways to remain ahead of the curve and offer simpler, more accessible financial services, with the UK retaining its number one position as Europe’s top fintech market.  Lynne Darcey-Quigley, CEO and Founder of Know-it, writes for Payment Expert on the …

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There are a variety of reasons why this past year has been challenging. Businesses worldwide have become accustomed to adapting to new circumstances due to post-pandemic complexities, war-induced energy crises, cryptocurrency market crashes, high inflation and soaring interest rates. However, despite all these challenges, the UK fintech market has grown steadily and has provided businesses …

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A culture of late payments by bigger companies is leaving small businesses struggling to get by. According to research done by US Bank, 82% of failed US businesses collapse for the same reason: insufficient cashflow. Big businesses often do not pay smaller suppliers quickly enough, with many insisting on 90-day payment terms. This leaves already vulnerable businesses …

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After another month of grim reading in terms of national insolvency figures, many firms will be acutely aware that – as the economic situation deteriorates further – they could be next. Lynne Darcey Quigley, Founder and CEO of Know-it, discusses how firms can mitigate risk, and avoid becoming a statistic in the months ahead. Amidst …

Cashflow is king to avoid becoming an insolvency statistic Read More »

As of November 1st, businesses will no longer be able to access HMRC’s VAT online portal when it comes to filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns the old way. Having successfully set the ball rolling in the Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative, with 1.8 million businesses utilising the service – everything is about to change.  Preparation is …

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A combination of skills shortages and Covid-related backlogs has compounded the judicial system into a state of crisis in recent years. Legal experts have warned that record long civil court delays will create complications for UK businesses, after data earlier this year showed claimants must now face 74 weeks waiting times before their cases are heard. Technology …

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The key to thriving even at the darkest times of a recession is to have a business credit score that will hold a business in good stead for a successful future. In the light of the recent rises in inflation, rising operational costs, and the recession expected to hit later this year, many businesses should look to boost …

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FinTech remains a male-dominated industry, and for women it can sometimes be difficult to grow in a sector with few role models to relate to. Here at FinTech Alliance, we regularly highlight the roles of various women in the sector to find out how they got where they are today, the challenges they deal with, …

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Figures published by the Insolvency Service reveal corporate insolvency numbers rose in August when compared to the previous month and have soared compared to pre-pandemic levels. Lynne Darcey Quigley, Founder and CEO of Know-it, explains what firms with concerns about their finances can do to try and avoid contributing to the statistical surge.  The August …

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