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Considerable ambiguity surrounds what the “new normal” may look like as organisations begin to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis and come to terms with the business landscape post Brexit, especially in terms of capital. Scenario thinking can equip organisations better predict and adapt to dramatic changes, however, one scenario that may been eliminated for UK …

Accelerated Payments to Fund SMEs in Wake of Brexit and Covid-19 Pandemic Read More »

New data from Know-it reveals over half of organisations are forced to do business again with late paying customers Late payments are one of the most challenging issues affecting small businesses and self-employed people. And according to new data from cloud-based credit management platform, Know-it, the impact of the pandemic is exacerbating issue, with new …

Pandemic Exacerbates the Issue of Late Payments Amongst SMEs Read More »

Statistics have revealed how much more there is to address when it comes to women in the UK technology sector due to gender disparity, says Lynne Darcey Quigley, Founder & CEO of Know-it. Figures make for stark reading and that is why she is backing Girls in ICT Day, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary on …

Time to Address the Gender Disparity in FinTech, Says Founder of Know-it Read More »

LYNNE Darcey Quigley came up with the idea for credit management platform Know-It after working in the credit industry for 25 years. The cloud-based programme helps businesses mitigate credit risk, boost cash flow and tackle late payments. Name: Lynne Darcey Quigley Position: CEO and founder WHAT IS THE BUSINESS CALLED? Know-It WHERE IS IT BASED? Glasgow WHY …

Scottish Tech Firm Aiming To Speed Up Credit Management Process Read More »

Building a successful business is a marathon, not a sprint. Having worked within the commercial debt recovery industry for over 25 years, I have accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge on how to build a successful organisation. Here are my five tips for success I have learned as a businesswoman. You need to be …

Business Women Scotland Member’s Spotlight | Lynne Darcey Quigley, CEO & Founder of Know-it Read More »

The impact of the pandemic is exacerbating late payments,  with new data indicating that almost half (48%) of organisations in the UK have seen late payments increase substantially since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. New data from cloud-based credit management platform, Know-it highlights that late payments remain an ever-present challenge for business owners, damaging cash flow, …

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Gender inequality is still rife across British business, with the technology sector being particularly skewed. With this in mind, AccelerateHER was created to support the re-balancing of technology in favour of women and to secure an inclusive future across all businesses. Founded and run by Investing Women, the annual awards aim to celebrate the best of female businesses, with …

Scottish Female Founders Trailblazing In Tech Read More »

Lynne Darcey Quigley is CEO and Founder of Know-it, a cloud-based credit management platform that streamlines the credit control process so businesses can credit check and monitor, chase for payment, collect overdue unpaid invoices, and more all from one place. Prior to creating the Know-it, Lynne founded Darcey Quigley & Co in 2007, where she has built up over …

Inspirational Woman: Lynne Darcey Quigley | CEO & Founder, Know-it Read More »

Know-it CEO & Founder Lynne Darcey Quigley is now a finalist in the FinTech, Data Science & Cyber Security category! Twelve aspirational female company founders have been shortlisted as finalists in the AccelerateHER Awards 2021. Three female-led companies were selected from each of the awards’ four specific categories – CleanTech and Climate; Disruptive Innovation; MedTech …

Huge congratulations to our Founder a Lynne Darcey Quigley for making it to the AccelerateHER Final 2021 Read More »

Current fintech offerings can help SME survive. In normal circumstances, life as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) is far from straight forward. Throw in a year-long global pandemic, crippling recession and three national lockdowns, even the most buoyant of SMEs will find themselves struggling for financial breath. The UK government has so far, offered …

How Can Fintech Offer Our SMEs A Fighting Chance? Read More »